Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Thursday defeated Tunisia 84-81 in a crucial Group C game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola.The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach David Fizdale, who took charge of his first competitive game with the team.D’Tigers made a strong start, edging Tunisia 23-21 in the opening quarter before the North Africans responded by winning the second quarter 23-20, leaving the teams level at halftime.Nigeria regained control in the third quarter, taking it 21-19, before holding on in the final period with a 20-18 advantage to seal the hard-fought 84-81 victory.Related NewsWorld Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebrationWorld Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0NFAF teams set for 2026 NFL Flag Africa tourneyThe win significantly boosted Nigeria’s chances of progressing in the race for a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach David Fizdale, who took charge of his first competitive game with the team.D’Tigers made a strong start, edging Tunisia 23-21 in the opening quarter before the North Africans responded by winning the second quarter 23-20, leaving the teams level at halftime.Nigeria regained control in the third quarter, taking it 21-19, before holding on in the final period with a 20-18 advantage to seal the hard-fought 84-81 victory.Related NewsWorld Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebrationWorld Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0NFAF teams set for 2026 NFL Flag Africa tourneyThe win significantly boosted Nigeria’s chances of progressing in the race for a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) D’Tigers made a strong start, edging Tunisia 23-21 in the opening quarter before the North Africans responded by winning the second quarter 23-20, leaving the teams level at halftime.Nigeria regained control in the third quarter, taking it 21-19, before holding on in the final period with a 20-18 advantage to seal the hard-fought 84-81 victory.Related NewsWorld Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebrationWorld Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0NFAF teams set for 2026 NFL Flag Africa tourneyThe win significantly boosted Nigeria’s chances of progressing in the race for a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) Nigeria regained control in the third quarter, taking it 21-19, before holding on in the final period with a 20-18 advantage to seal the hard-fought 84-81 victory.Related NewsWorld Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebrationWorld Cup: Balogun scores, sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0NFAF teams set for 2026 NFL Flag Africa tourneyThe win significantly boosted Nigeria’s chances of progressing in the race for a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) The win significantly boosted Nigeria’s chances of progressing in the race for a place at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) D’Tigers will return to action on Friday against Guinea before concluding the qualifying window against Rwanda on Sunday.Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) Victories in both matches would further strengthen Nigeria’s qualification hopes.(NAN) (NAN)