Cameroon don enta top of Group E for di 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers afta dem beat Nigeria 78-62 for Radès, as dem use strong defense wey hold D'Tigers to 18 points or less for every quarter. Di win push Cameroon record to 6-1.
Coach Alfred Aboya tell im players make dem block di lane and force contested three-pointers, and di strategy work even though Nigeria still grab 30 offensive rebounds. For inside, Yves Missi no get answer — e finish di game wit 24 points (game-high), nine rebounds and four blocks. Nigeria manage only 14 points for opening quarter and dem never find dia rhythm again.
"We don watch Nigeria from di last window, and we sabi where dem dey dangerous; we sabi say dem dey dangerous for transition, one-on-one, and offensive rebounding. Di game plan na to control all dat, and we do am well well," Aboya tok.
Nigeria coach David Fizdale blame poor shooting. "I never think say we go shoot di ball dat poor. You gatz give dem credit; dem do well-well to defend us and execute dia game plan," e tok. Caleb Agada say Nigeria rely too much on outside shots, and dat na wetin decide di game.
Nigeria go face Africa number-one South Sudan on Friday, while Cameroon go play hosts Tunisia.
