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D’Tigers fall 78-62 against Cameroon in W’Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffer a 78-62 defeat to Cameroon in their opening FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers game. Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigers-fall-78-62-against-cameroon-in-wcup-qualifiers/

D’Tigers fall 78-62 against Cameroon in W’Cup qualifiers

The D'Tigers suffered a 78-62 loss to Cameroon in their opening game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. Yves Missi led the Central Africans with 24 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. The D'Tigers started strong but lost composure in the first quarter, eventually falling behind 17-20. Cameroon extended their lead to 16 points in the third and 18-14 in the fourth quarters, securing a substantial victory.

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