The Digest:
D’Tigress made history on Sunday by clinching their fifth consecutive Women’s Afrobasket title, defeating Mali 78-64 in the final. With this victory, Nigeria becomes the only country to achieve such a feat. The team also secured an automatic spot for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Key Points:
- Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Mali 78-64 in the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket final.
- The final was held at Palais des Sports in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
- Nigeria trailed after the first quarter but surged ahead in the third quarter.
- D’Tigress displayed superior performance, limiting Mali to just 8 points in the final quarter.
- The victory marks Nigeria’s fifth consecutive Afrobasket title.
- D’Tigress has remained unbeaten in the competition over the past decade.
- The team’s victory secures an automatic spot at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin.
D’Tigress’ remarkable fifth consecutive victory showcases their dominance in African women’s basketball, solidifying Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in the sport. Their achievement marks a new era of excellence in African basketball.
