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D’Tigress beat Mali to win historic fifth straight Women’s Afrobasket title

Nigeria’s D’Tigress were crowned champions of Africa for a seventh time on Sunday following a 78-64 win over Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Afrosport reports. The win sees Nigeria become the first team in tournament history to clinch five consecutive titles, extending their 10-year unbeaten record at the Women’s Afrobasket to 29-0. pic.twitter.com/9KFIfzVm7b — DTigress (@DtigressNG) August...

D’Tigress top Mozambique in second game to reach Women’s Afrobasket quarter-finals

D’Tigress hold off Senegal to reach fifth straight Women’s Afrobasket final

by Ibikunle Salako

3 August 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigress are on the brink of a historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title after battling to a 75–68 victory over Senegal in the semi-finals on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The defending champions faced a stern test against the tournament’s most decorated team at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, with Senegal aiming to end Nigeria’s reign at the top of African...

D’Tigress top Mozambique in second game to reach Women’s Afrobasket quarter-finals

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2025

Nigeria’s D’Tigress on Monday fought hard to defeat Mozambique 60-55 in their final group game at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Afrosport reports. A huge second half helped the defending champions clinch their second win in as many games and improved their unbeaten record at the tournament to 26-0. The D'Tigress persevered against a resolute Mozambique team at the Palais des Sports de Treichville,...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: D’Tigress begin title defence with win over DR Congo

NBBF unveils final D’Tigress roster for 2025 Women’s Afrobasket Championship

by Ibikunle Salako

24 July 2025

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Wednesday unveiled the final roster for the senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Afrosport reports. Head coach Rena Wakama has trimmed down the preliminary 20-player squad to 12. The final roster is headlined by familiar figures like captain Amy Okonkwo, Promise Amukamara, Ezinne Kalu and Murjanatu Musa. The D’Tigress, six-time Afrobasket...

D’Tigress release 13-player list for 2023 AfroBasket tournament

NBBF announces preliminary D’Tigress roster for 2025 Women’s Afrobasket

by Ibikunle Salako

25 June 2025

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Wednesday announced the preliminary roster for the senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Afrosport reports. Four-time defending champions D’Tigress will begin preparation for the tournament, with the team set to play in the much-anticipated Homecoming Games as part of their training camp. Head coach Rena Wakama has stuck with...

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D’Tigress beat Mali to win historic fifth straight Women’s Afrobasket title

D’Tigress hold off Senegal to reach fifth straight Women’s Afrobasket final

D’Tigress top Mozambique in second game to reach Women’s Afrobasket quarter-finals

NBBF unveils final D’Tigress roster for 2025 Women’s Afrobasket Championship

NBBF announces preliminary D’Tigress roster for 2025 Women’s Afrobasket

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