D’Tigress Afrobasket Final: Nigeria’s women’s basketball team beat Senegal 75–68 to reach the 2025 Afrobasket final and qualify for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
D’Tigress Afrobasket Final dreams came alive on Saturday as Nigeria’s women’s basketball team defeated Senegal 75–68 in a thrilling semi-final at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
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The high-stakes encounter tested D’Tigress’ resilience, but their grit and teamwork powered them past a determined Senegalese side.
With this victory, Nigeria secures a spot in Sunday’s Afrobasket final—continuing their dominant run in African women’s basketball.
Nigeria had earlier dismantled Cameroon 83–47 in the quarterfinals, signaling their intent to retain their continental crown.
With this semi-final win, D’Tigress, along with Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan, have qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments set for March.
They will join other powerhouses like the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Puerto Rico, bringing the global stage one step closer.
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This win marks a powerful statement of intent from a team that continues to dominate African basketball and inspire future generations.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
