US EditionAfroBasket 2025: D'Tigress, Senegal to Clash in Semis
ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE, AUG 1 – Nigeria's D'Tigress extended their unbeaten AfroBasket streak to 27 games with an 83-47 quarterfinal win over Cameroon, setting up a semifinal clash with Senegal.
- Nigeria’s D’Tigress dominated Cameroon with an 83 to 47 win on Thursday evening in Abidjan, securing their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament.
- The victory followed Nigeria's dominant group stage performance and continued their 27-game unbeaten streak dating back to 2015.
- Amy Okonkwo topped the team’s stats by scoring 18 points, grabbing six rebounds, and providing one assist, while every one of the 12 players contributed to the scoreboard in a true collective effort.
- Head coach Rena Wakama praised her players' discipline and execution and said, "It's going to be a battle, and we are ready," ahead of facing Senegal.
- D'Tigress will face Senegal, coached by former Nigeria mentor Otis Hughley, in Saturday's semi-final aiming for a historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title.
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D’Tigress crush Cameroon to reach AfroBasket semifinals,...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued their stranglehold on African women’s basketball with a dominant 83–47 victory over Cameroon on Thursday night, booking their place in the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The quarterfinal clash, held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, was a one-sided affair from the opening tip. Nigeria raced to a 41–29 halftime lead, before completely shutting down the Lionesses in th…
Nigeria's D’Tigress defeat Cameroon 83-47 to qualify for Afrobasket semi-final - Expressive Info
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has qualified for the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket semi-finals in Cote d’Ivoire after trashing Cameroon 83-47 in a quarter-final clash which took place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. The result marks D’Tigress’ sixth consecutive semi-final appearance in the continental competition, continuing an impressive streak that dates back to 2013. The high-spirited Nigerian team began the game …
Nigeria sets up Afrobasket Semi final with Senegal
Nigeria’s D’Tigress put up a championship display to dismiss Cameroon and book their rightful place in the semi final of the 2025 Afrobasket in Abidjan Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday night. The Nigerian girls were on the front foot from the start of the game winning the first quarter 21-9 points but when the Lionesses thought that they were beginning to build some confidence by tying the second quarter 20-20 points, the African champions however ra…
D’Tigress Defeats Cameroon to Book AfroBasket Semi-Final & World Cup Qualifier Spot
Photo Credit: D’Tigress/Instagram Nigeria’s D’Tigress are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, and they didn’t just get there, they owned the quarter-finals stage. On Thursday night in Abidjan, the reigning African champions showed exactly why they’re the team to beat, overpowering Cameroon 83–47 in a confident, commanding display of Nigerian basketball. It wasn’t all smooth sailing at the start. Cameroon came out swin…
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