Nigeria's D'Tigress launched their 2025 AfroBasket title defence campaign with a commanding 92-45 victory over Rwanda on Saturday in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Coach Rena Wakama's squad demonstrated their championship pedigree from the opening whistle, establishing a comfortable 45-25 lead by halftime as the Rwandan side struggled to counter Nigeria's superior pace and power.
The defending champions maintained their dominance throughout the third quarter, extending their advantage to 71-37 before closing out the final period with the same intensity to secure the 47-point victory.
This emphatic win sends a clear message to other tournament contenders about D'Tigress' determination to retain their continental crown.
In another opening day fixture, Senegal demonstrated similar dominance with a 92-48 triumph over Guinea.
The 2025 AfroBasket tournament, which tipped off on Saturday in Abidjan, features Nigeria's D'Tigress in Group D alongside Mozambique and Rwanda, as they pursue another continental championship.
Nigeria enters the competition as favorites, having established themselves as a powerhouse in African women's basketball with consistent performances in recent years.
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