Anything is possible - D'Tigers star Devine Eke charges team to deliver AfroBasket
Nigeria's D’Tigers secured a convincing 87-66 victory over defending champions Tunisia in their second group game at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket, held in Angola.
The victory solidified Nigeria's position at the top of Group B with a perfect 2-0 record.
D'Tigers at Afrobasket
The Nigerian team have come under scrutiny after mixed results in friendly games ahead of the tournament.
The team were charged by the sports commission to do well at the tournament.
Caleb Agada was the hero for Nigeria against Madagascar with 22 points and seven rebounds.
After the game, Agada praised the Nigerian identity for the win.
Houston Rockets star Josh Okogie was the hero in the game against Tunisia with 33 points.
Devine Eke on D'Tigers
After defeating the defending champions, D'Tigers star Devine Eke is bullish on the teams chances to win the Afrobasket.
Speaking to the FIBA website he said, "We feel good (about the win).
"The job is not done, but I feel we can win this whole thing.
"We feel really good. We executed well. We followed our coach's game plan.
"Everyone played their role, and if everyone continues to do that, anything is possible."
Nigeria will wrap up their group stage campaign against Cameroon on Sunday, August 16, 2025.