RIO 2016 Olympics Basketball: D'Tigers of Nigeria upsets Croatia (90-76), to win their first Group match (PHOTOS)

D'Tigers resilient attitude has finally won them their first group B (Group of Death) match in the on-going Rio Olympic Men's Basketball after inflicting shock 90-76 defeat to European giants Croatia.

The current African champions, Nigeria hopes of going through to the next stage now lies on if they avoid defeat against the host nation Brazil in their next Group B game.

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Congrats to D"TIGERS

That was really impressive. They were shooting like the Warriors starting five. 17 threes, 17 offensive rebounds. Great work from D'tigers.

At least we don win one game....

lolawilliams:
That was really impressive. They were shooting like the Warriors starting five. 17 threes, 17 offensive rebounds. Great work from D'tigers.

Yes lolawilliams I watched the game live, they were really up to the game. Nice body movement especially from Diogu, Ebi Ere, Alade Aminu, Mike Gbinije and Josh Akognon

Thank God. I pray they beat Brazil as well

finally we won a game. . Brazil is going down as well

At last.

BRAZIL no be beans for the game ooo... make them buckle up sha

micfoley:
Thank God. I pray they beat Brazil as well

Amen

Just watched the highlights. it was awesome. greats 3 pointers. the Brazilian fans were all supporting us

#goforgold

Yaayy finally! First victory! I can now sleep with my two eyes closed!

wow nice one D'tigers well done guys....

At last sth

Finally they are able to win one match,hope they hv nt been removed sha...more grease to there elbow

Nice one D'tigers, looking forward to beating brazil.

micfoley:
Thank God. I pray they beat Brazil as well

it's possible bro if they can keep their heads up and their game tight....every team is beatable if the opponent has done their homework more better....

hahaha. Thats a great newz. Now unto brazil. Bring it on

[size=14pt]HALLELUJAH!
E don happen for the glory of Almighty God.
For Nigeria to defeat Croatia in Basketball is a big miracle.
I see the Almighty Hand of God in this historic Olympic victory.
Congratulations D'tigers of Nigeria!
God bless Nigeria 24/7!

The best attitude under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is to be more optimistic than the pessimistic.
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One Love to Team Nigeria.

Aww so happy for them. They put up such a great fight even against tough teams like Argentina and Lithuania

How many teams qualify from a group? And do we still have hope?

Go for Gold

i know nothing abt basketball but this guys have bcome d opposite of our super eagles relying on miracle to happen instead of working their way out....them jst dey play nd loose like say no b professionals dem b..

General Casandra toured the world at the onset of the propaganda government with our money. Flying the presidential jet upandan only to lie to us that there is no cash for team Nigeria in a sports event that is hosted once every four years.
If we win now, he will shine his gworo rotten teeth and give them 20k.

Congrats boys. Every region is represented in the team and together they are fighting hard to bring us glory. That's way the country should be ran.

Dem still olympics?after all the trashing

Finally, chai... Chukwu I'd egwu!! !!!! !!

After 3 or 4 defeats. ... D tigers finally won a match.
Abeg una no go Olympic go carry basket... .. make the goals dey enter.

Good one guys!! !! !!

pbs4real:
Go for Gold

Gold ??
I lyk your faith.. you better add circle make you finish your sentence

Wow! I think its the first time an African team has won a basket ball game at the olympics...if anyone knows better please correct me. Our girls were also the first African basketball team to win an Olympic basketball game when they qualified in 2004 Athens game...Angola keep dominating Africa for years but never wins a game at the Olympics.

Ipisi:


Yes lolawilliams I watched the game live, they were really up to the game. Nice body movement especially from Diogu, Ebi Ere, Alade Aminu, Mike Gbinije and Josh Akognon

no one asked if you watched it live or not

legendte:
General Casandra toured the world at the onset of the propaganda government with our money. Flying the presidential jet upandan only to lie to us that there is no cash for team Nigeria in a sports event that is hosted once every four years.
If we win now, he will shine his gworo rotten teeth and give them 20k.

Congrats boys. Every region is represented in the team and together they are fighting hard to bring us glory. That's way the country should be ran.

slaps the Nig gu... Checked his face bi tch slaps the nig gu... The 'infects' is high on this one.

Wait o, who can explain why Brazil has continuously supported Nigeria since the beginning of this Olympics,