In a thrilling showdown at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s D’Tigress reignited their quest for basketball glory with a hard-fought 75-68 victory over Senegal in the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket semifinal on Saturday, July 2, 2025.
Dubbed the “final before the final,” this clash between two of Africa’s basketball giants lived up to every expectation. Senegal surged out of the gate, dominating the opening minutes with an electrifying 11-2 run that had fans on the edge of their seats.
But the resilient D’Tigress quickly found their rhythm, unleashing a fierce 13-0 counterattack that flipped the momentum and handed them a 14-11 lead. They carried this energy through the quarter, closing it out ahead at 22-17.
With this pivotal win, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have not only secured their place in the championship game but also kept alive their historic Mission V — the chance to become the first African team to clinch five consecutive Afrobasket titles.
The stage is set for a sensational final, and the D’Tigress are roaring louder than ever, ready to etch their dominance into the continent’s basketball history.
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