FIBA U18 Women’s Afrobasket championship: Cameroon Edge

A gritty encounter it turned out to be, as Nigeria and Cameroon battled for supremacy in Group C. Fans were treated to a display of raw grit and determination, with the intensity never dropping throughout the contest. Eveline Toyounon was the difference-maker, guiding Cameroon to a hard-fought 75-74 overtime win over Nigeria with a sublime, all-round performance of 24 points, 17 rebounds, and 8 assists that put her country back in contention for top spot in the group. The two sides were locked at 67-67 after regulation, forcing extra time. In the extra period, Cameroon leaned on their height advantage to dominate the boards, out-rebounding Nigeria 22 to 29 in overtime alone, and punished them in the paint, outscoring the Nigerians 42-20 in points scored close to the basket. Coach Tsafack Lonteu managed a tight nine-player rotation to keep the Nigerian attack at bay throughout the game.