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Afrobasket 2025: Senegal End D’Tigers’ Semifinal Dream in Luanda

LUANDA, ANGOLA — Senegal’s men’s basketball team on Wednesday halted Nigeria’s D’Tigers’ quest for a semifinal ticket at the ongoing Afrobasket championship, exacting revenge for their female counterparts who lost to Nigeria’s D’Tigresses in the women’s edition last month.

The tightly contested clash began with Senegal winning the tip-off and drawing first blood with two points. The D’Tigers responded swiftly, leveling the score as both sides went neck-and-neck. Nigeria narrowly edged the first quarter 24-23, raising hopes of another famous win.

However, the momentum shifted in the second quarter. The Senegalese came out firing on all cylinders, overpowering the D’Tigers with aggressive offense and solid defense. They dominated the quarter 30-18, stretching the halftime score to 53-42 in their favor.

The Nigerian side struggled to regain control as Senegal maintained their lead with sharp shooting and tactical discipline, eventually sealing a hard-fought victory to book their place in the semifinals.

With the loss, the D’Tigers’ Afrobasket campaign ended prematurely, while Senegal celebrated sweet redemption after last month’s heartbreak against D’Tigresses.