Victoria Macaulay

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

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 blowout Rwanda in 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket opener

D’Tigress blowout Rwanda in 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket opener

Nigeria’s D’Tigress got off to a winning start in their opening game at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket taking place in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Afrosport reports. The six-time champions cruised to a 92-45 blowout win over Rwanda at the Palais des Sports de Treichville to begin their title defence and improve their winning streak to 25-0 dating back to October 2015. Rena Wakama’s side was behind...