Nigeria’s D’Tigers Crowned 2015 African Basketball Champions

D’Tigers beat Angola 74-65 in what was seen by many as a rematch of the 2003 final in Alexandria, Egypt. Angola won that particular game, 86-65.
Nigerian player, Chamberlain Oguchi finished the game with 19 points and was subsequently named the tournament’s MVP.
The victory means that Nigeria has now secured direct qualification for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.