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Anything is possible - D'Tigers star Devine Eke charges team to deliver AfroBasket

D'Tigers star Devine Eke charges Nigeria to deliver AfroBasket after 2 blowout wins to start the tournament.
D'Tigers star Devine Eke charges Nigeria to deliver AfroBasket after 2 blowoutwins to start the tournament.
D'Tigers star Devine Eke charges Nigeria to deliver AfroBasket after 2 blowout wins to start the tournament.
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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.

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The victory solidified Nigeria's position at the top of Group B with a perfect 2-0 record.

D'Tigers at Afrobasket

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The Nigerian team have come under scrutiny after mixed results in friendly games ahead of the tournament.

Caleb Agada was the hero as Nigeria's D'Tigers blew out Madagascar 77-59 to start their 2025 AfroBasket campaign. - FIBA

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.

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Caleb Agada was the hero as Nigeria's D'Tigers blew out Madagascar 77-59 to start their 2025 AfroBasket campaign. - FIBA

Houston Rockets star Josh Okogie was the hero in the game against Tunisia with 33 points.

Okogie on fire as Nigeria's D'Tigers record a 87-66 blow out win against Tunisia in 2nd Afrobasket group game.

Devine Eke on D'Tigers

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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).

Okogie on fire as Nigeria's D'Tigers record a 87-66 blow out win against Tunisia in 2nd Afrobasket group game.

"The job is not done, but I feel we can win this whole thing.

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"We feel really good. We executed well. We followed our coach's game plan.

Okogie on fire as Nigeria's D'Tigers record a 87-66 blow out win against Tunisia in 2nd Afrobasket group game.
Okogie on fire as Nigeria's D'Tigers record a 87-66 blow out win against Tunisia in 2nd Afrobasket group game.

"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.

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