Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament after defeating Mali in the final match held on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The victory marks a historic milestone, as Nigeria becomes the first country to win five consecutive Women’s Afrobasket titles, further asserting their dominance in African basketball.
Led by head coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress delivered a commanding performance to clinch the gold medal, continuing a winning streak that began in 2017.
This achievement not only cements the team’s legacy on the continent but also reinforces Nigeria’s leadership in women’s sports across Africa.
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