Nigeria's D'Tigress have secured their place in the 2025 Women's AfroBasket final following an impressive 75-68 victory over Senegal in a thrilling semi-final encounter on Friday.
The win marks D'Tigress' ninth consecutive victory over their West African rivals and extends their remarkable unbeaten run in the continental championship to 28 matches, keeping them on course for a historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
The defending champions faced early pressure as Senegal started strongly, racing to an 11-2 lead in the opening minutes. However, Coach Rena Wakama's side demonstrated their championship pedigree by mounting a swift comeback to end the first quarter with a 22-17 advantage.
D'Tigress maintained their momentum in the second quarter, extending their lead to 43-37 by halftime. The Senegalese team showed resilience in the third quarter, briefly turning the tide to lead 54-50, but Nigeria's determination shone through in the decisive final quarter as they secured the 75-68 victory.
This victory validates Coach Wakama's pre-match confidence when she stated, "Senegal can't stop D'Tigress' title quest." Her team has now backed up those words with a commanding performance when it mattered most.
The Nigerian team's consistent dominance in African basketball continues to solidify their status as the continent's premier women's basketball team, with this latest victory adding another impressive chapter to their storied legacy in the competition.
D'Tigress will now await the outcome of the second semi-final to determine their opponents in the final, where they will aim to clinch their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
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