Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday, advanced to the final after defeating Senegal 75–68 in a heated Afrobasket 2025 semi-final in Cote d’Ivoire.
It was a keenly contested encounter, with 11-time champions Senegal chasing a record-extending 12th continental title.
Nigeria, already on a four-title winning streak, were equally determined to maintain their dominance and extend their impressive championship run.
It was a clash of the titans as D’Tigress narrowly won the first quarter, 22–17, in a fast-paced and closely fought contest.
Nigeria maintained momentum, edging the second quarter 21–20, in spite of Senegal’s resilient and aggressive display.
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D’Tigress lost steam in the third quarter, allowing Senegal to dominate with a huge 21–9 turnaround that shifted the game’s momentum.
Senegal surged ahead, leading 68–62 with just seven minutes left, turning the match into a fierce battle for a final ticket.
However, Nigeria’s fighting spirit prevailed as they rallied strongly, producing a stunning 23–10 finish in the final quarter to win 75–68.
D’Tigress have now reached the final and await the winner between tournament debutants South Sudan and former champions Mali.
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