Unbeaten D’Tigers Finish Group Stage In Dominant Style
Nigeria U18 D’Tigers Cruise Into Knockout Stage Unbeaten
Young D’Tigers overpower Benin to complete flawless group campaign
NIGERIA’S U18 D’Tigers underlined their championship credentials with an emphatic 101-43 victory over Benin to complete the group stage unbeaten and secure a place in the knockout rounds of the competition.
The Nigerian side produced another commanding display, extending their perfect run to three wins from three matches after dominating proceedings from the opening whistle to the final buzzer.
Having recorded convincing victories throughout the group phase, the team heads into the elimination rounds with growing confidence and momentum.
Okoh and Unekwe inspire dominant victory
Thomas Agbo Okoh was the standout performer for Nigeria, delivering a superb all-round display with a game-high 35 points and 10 assists as he orchestrated the team’s attacking brilliance.
Ekene Unekwe also played a pivotal role, posting an outstanding double-double of 17 points and 20 rebounds to control the paint and deny Benin any chance of mounting a comeback.
The duo’s impressive performances reflected Nigeria’s collective strength as the team excelled at both ends of the court, combining efficient scoring with disciplined defending.
Title ambitions gather momentum
Nigeria’s latest victory capped a flawless group-stage campaign marked by three successive dominant wins, reinforcing the team’s status as one of the tournament favourites.
With confidence running high and key players delivering consistently, the U18 D’Tigers will now shift their focus to the knockout stage, where they will aim to sustain their impressive form in pursuit of continental glory.
