Last night, for the first time ever, Nigeria won the Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) Africa Basketball Championship, popularly known as AfroBasket 2015.
The historical 28th edition of the competition was held in Radés, Tunisia.
Nigeria beat Angola in #AfroBasket2015 Final to win first-ever continental title! pic.twitter.com/BU731twx1H
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 30, 2015
The Nigerian team, D’Tigers beat the 2013 champions, Angola, with a final score of 74 – 65 to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics Basketball Tournament in Rio, Brazil.
The team was led by Nigerian-British professional basketball player Olumide Oyedeji, the first African player ever to be drafted outside America to the NBA.
Congratulations to @ChampOguchi, our #AfroBasket2015 MVP presented by @Tissot! pic.twitter.com/eB2GLFwrkU
— FIBA (@FIBA) August 31, 2015
Here are some of the expected reactions to amazing news:
African Basketball Champion. #Nigeria ?
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) August 30, 2015
https://twitter.com/trafels/status/638119194735853571
Stand up, stand up For the Champions, for the Champions Stand up… #AfroBasket2015 pic.twitter.com/1eisaBw2tq
— Igala_Elf (@countfreemont) August 30, 2015
It’s a great day to be Nigerian, right? Well. don’t forget to share with your friends and followers.
