Nigeria’s U18 men’s basketball team, the D’Tigers, produced a dominant display to defeat Benin 96-35 in their U18 Afrobasket qualifier.
The young Nigerians were in complete control throughout the contest, showcasing their attacking firepower and defensive discipline to secure an emphatic 61-point victory.
Isaiah John led the scoring for Nigeria with 18 points, while Victor Nwafor contributed 17 points in another impressive performance as the D’Tigers overwhelmed their West African opponents.
The convincing win underlines Nigeria’s strength in the competition and reinforces the country’s growing reputation for producing exciting young basketball talents.
The victory gives the U18 D’Tigers a strong start to their qualification campaign as they continue their quest for a place at the U18 Afrobasket Championship.
