D`Tigress
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has made history by defeating Senegal 75-68 in the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, securing their spot in the final for the fifth consecutive time. This thrilling match was held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Côte d’Ivoire.
The match was a closely contested one, with Senegal jumping to an early lead in the first quarter. However, Nigeria responded with a strong run, taking a 14-11 advantage and eventually closing the quarter ahead 22-17. In the second quarter, both teams went back and forth, with D’Tigress narrowly edging the period 21-20. Victoria Thiaw’s buzzer-beating three-pointer gave Nigeria a 43-37 halftime lead.
Senegal dominated the third quarter, taking a 58-52 lead into the final frame after a 21-9 run. But D’Tigress showed resilience and championship pedigree in the fourth quarter, executing on both ends of the court to close out a memorable 75-68 win.
This victory keeps alive Nigeria’s quest to make history as the first African nation to win five consecutive Afrobasket titles. D’Tigress will now face the winner of the match between South Sudan and Mali in the final.
The team’s performance has been impressive, and they will look to continue their winning streak in the final. The Nigerian team has shown great determination and skill, and their fans will be eagerly awaiting their next match. With their sights set on a fifth consecutive title, D’Tigress will need to bring their A-game to the final.
