Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, defeat Tunisia 84-81 in an African qualifiers match for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The win is described by the outlets as a crucial result for Nigeria’s qualification prospects. With the scoreline set at 84-81, the game remains tightly contested throughout and ends with Nigeria securing the narrow victory. The reports frame the match as part of the ongoing World Cup qualifying campaign and emphasize that the result improves Nigeria’s position in the hunt for qualification. No additional events, player highlights, or broader tournament implications beyond the immediate qualifying impact are provided in the supplied text. Both accounts present the same final score and identify the match as a World Cup qualifier against Tunisia, leading to the same conclusion that Nigeria has revived its chances with the outcome.