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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
1 month ago
Overview
AfroBasket 2025: Senegal defeat South Sudan, set up quarterfinal clash with Nigerias DTigers
Nigeria’s D’Tigers, riding high after a flawless 3–0 run in the group stage, are gearing up for a critical AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal clash against Senegal on Wednesday, 2025, in Luanda, Angola.
Having dominated Group B with victories over Madagascar (77–59), Tunisia (87–66), and Cameroon (99–90), the team is poised to leverage its offensive depth and momentum in this high-stakes match.
Senegal, a five-time AfroBasket champion, secured their quarterfinal spot with a 78–65 playoff win over South Sudan, following a 2–1 group stage record with wins against Uganda (88–53) and Mali (84–70), but a loss to Egypt (91–77).
With a rich tournament history and physical prowess led by standout Brancou Badio, Senegal poses a formidable challenge as both teams vie for a semifinal berth and a spot in the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournaments.
