The Nigerian Senior Men’s Basketball Team, D’Tigers, are brimming with confidence as they prepare to lock horns with Cameroon in a crucial 2025 AfroBasket group stage encounter tomorrow.
Head coach Muhammed AbdulRahman has assured that the team is in excellent condition and fully focused on the task ahead.
Since their arrival in Angola, the squad has intensified training sessions, sharpening both tactical and physical aspects of their game to ensure they are battle-ready.
Speaking on the eve of the contest, AbdulRahman emphasized the positive spirit in the camp and the sense of unity that has galvanized the players.
“Since we touch down, we are delighted with the environment and the unity within our camp which has motivated us, our preparation for matches, training session awesome.
“We are taking each game as it’s come and luckily for us we are having no distraction in camp. All our attention is on this trophy and we urged Nigeria to continue to pray and support us. We understand the passion back home for basketball and this has further ignite our determination to represent our nation well.
“We are not afraid of any team here at same time we respect all participants.”
The coach further highlighted that the team is not merely focused on Cameroon but on the bigger picture — a strong run that could take them all the way to the championship. With Nigeria’s impressive AfroBasket pedigree, including past continental successes, the players know the weight of expectation that rests on their shoulders.
The clash against Cameroon is expected to be one of the toughest in the group stages, given the historic rivalry between the two nations. Yet, AbdulRahman insisted his players are calm, disciplined, and hungry to prove themselves.
D’Tigers will rely on their blend of experienced internationals and rising young talents, many of whom have been making waves in domestic and overseas leagues.
As the tip-off draws closer, anticipation among Nigerian fans is growing. For many, this match represents more than just a group-stage battle — it is a chance to reaffirm Nigeria’s status as one of Africa’s basketball powerhouses.