Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have booked a place in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament with a powerful 83–47 win against Cameroon at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
This emphatic quarter-final victory marks Nigeria’s sixth consecutive semi-final appearance in the continental championship—a streak that stretches back to 2013, underlining their consistent dominance in African women’s basketball.
Game Highlights:
- 1st Quarter: D’Tigress set the tone early, surging to a 21–9 lead.
- Halftime: Nigeria maintained momentum, going into the break ahead 41–29.
- 3rd Quarter: A defensive masterclass saw Nigeria restrict Cameroon to just 2 points, while they piled on 25.
- 4th Quarter: Coasting to victory, D’Tigress closed out the game with a commanding 36-point margin.
Key Performers:
- Amy Okoronkwo – 18 points (Top scorer)
- Victoria Balogun – 12 points
- Nicole Enabosi – 12 points
What’s Next:
D’Tigress will face Senegal in the semi-final on Saturday, August 2, as they aim to clinch a record-extending fifth consecutive Women’s Afrobasket title.
The defending champions remain unbeaten in the tournament and look poised to continue their legacy of excellence on the African stage.