Nigeria and Cameroon Set for Blockbuster Clash in FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Group Phase
The city of Luanda braces for a high-octane showdown as Nigeria and Cameroon prepare to face off in a pivotal Group Phase encounter at the FIBA AfroBasket 2025.
Scheduled for tip-off at 17:30 local time at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Luanda, this matchup promises to be a defining moment in the battle for group supremacy.
With both teams entering the contest with strong tournament form and rich basketball legacies, anticipation is at a fever pitch.
Nigeria arrives with confidence and a history of dominance in this rivalry. Cameroon, however, remains undeterred, drawing on a resilient squad and a growing reputation for upsetting the odds.
The head-to-head record favors Nigeria, who have claimed victory in two of their last three AfroBasket meetings.
Their most recent encounter in 2017 saw Nigeria overpower Cameroon 106–91 in the quarterfinals, a performance that still resonates among fans and analysts alike.
Statistically, according to FIBA Afrobasket website, both teams are evenly matched, with Nigeria averaging 82 points per game to Cameroon’s 83.
Cameroon holds a slight edge in rebounding and assists, while Nigeria boasts superior efficiency inside the arc with a 63.5% two-point field goal percentage. The contest is expected to hinge on execution in transition, perimeter shooting, and control of the glass.
