Kigali, Rwanda | July 29, 2025 — Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, battled their way into the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after a hard-fought victory over a resilient Mozambique side in Kigali. In a gripping encounter that tested their composure and championship pedigree, the Nigerian side managed to grind out a
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, launched their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship defence in spectacular fashion, thrashing Rwanda 92-45 in their opening Group B encounter at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan on Saturday. The six-time African champions showcased their continental dominance from tip-off, winning all four quarters (17-8, 28-17, 26-12, 21-8)
Confusion has trailed Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament continue to suffer setbacks, barely days to the championship. The six-time African champions, who are also the current holders of the continental title, have not commenced camping or held any meaningful training ahead of the tournament scheduled
