Nigeria 77-59 Madagascar: Caleb Agada powers D'Tigers to blow out win in AfroBasket opener

Nigeria's men's basketball team, the D'Tigers, kicked off their FIBA AfroBasket 2025 campaign with a 77-59 victory over Madagascar in their group stage opener.

The match played at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda, Angola on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Nigeria started with intensity taking the first quarter 18-14 to establish early control.

Madagascar fought back in the second quarter, outscoring Nigeria 23-20, but D'Tigers held a slim lead at halftime.

The third quarter saw Nigeria pull ahead with a 17-9 advantage, and they sealed the victory in the fourth with a 22-13 run.

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Caleb Agada emerged as the star for Nigeria, delivering a standout performance with 22 points and 7 rebounds.

Stan Okoye contributed 13 points and 5 rebounds, while Koadirichi Nkemjika added 10 points and 6 rebounds, rounding out a balanced offensive effort.

Nigeria, grouped with Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon, now holds a 1-0 record ahead of their second game.

The team has started to follow in the footsteps of Nigeria's D'Tigress, who won their fifth AfroBasket title.