Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament.
The reigning champions booked their spot in the final after defeating Senegal 75–68 in a semi-final clash at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday.
Senegal led by 8 points at the beginning of the 4th quarter. However, Rena Wakama’s ladies proved their mettle, overpowering the silver medalists in the last AfroBasket by 7pts.
But Ezinne Kalu was on hand to help the Nigerians avoid defeat to the Senegalese, who have not beaten the D’Tigress since 2011.
Kalu took the ball from Lena Timera before finishing a two-pointer. A hook shot by Victory Macaulay handed Nigeria a healthy 69-66 lead.
A 23-10 score in the fourth quarter gave a final scoreline of 75-68 that ensured D’Tigress are on their way to playing in the final.
At the final, the D’Tigress will take on the winner of the match between South Sudan and Mali.
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