Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued their reign of dominance on the African basketball scene with a hard-fought 75-68 victory over Senegal in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket, sealing their place in the final and moving within touching distance of a fifth consecutive title.

The win marks Nigeria’s ninth straight victory over perennial rivals Senegal and extends their stunning unbeaten run in the competition to 28 games — a testament to the team’s consistency, depth, and hunger for glory under head coach Rena Wakama.

🇳🇬 Nerves of Steel After a Shaky Start

It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though. Senegal came out firing, racing to an early 11-2 lead, forcing early adjustments from the Nigerian bench. But D’Tigress showed resilience, settling into rhythm and closing the first quarter ahead 22-17.

They built on that momentum in the second quarter, with smooth ball movement and improved perimeter shooting that saw them head into halftime with a 43-37 advantage.

⚔️ Third-Quarter Fightback, Final-Quarter Finish

The tide turned briefly in the third quarter as Senegal battled back, outscoring Nigeria to lead 54-50 heading into the final 10 minutes. But true to their championship DNA, D’Tigress regrouped and surged forward in the fourth, overpowering the Senegalese with tough defense and clutch scoring to secure a 75-68 win.

🌟 Unbeaten. Unstoppable. Unfinished.

Rena Wakama’s squad is now just one win away from making AfroBasket history by capturing their fifth straight title — a feat that would cement their place as Africa’s greatest-ever women’s basketball dynasty.

With an unbeaten record that spans multiple generations of players and coaches, D’Tigress are showing that Nigerian women’s basketball is not just dominant — it’s built to last.

Opinion – Champions Have the Heart to Rally

What sets D’Tigress apart isn’t just talent — it’s character under pressure. Trailing early and losing the third quarter could have rattled most teams, but this group responded like champions. Their ability to dig deep, trust each other, and rise in key moments is what separates great teams from legendary ones.

With one more game to go, the dream of "5 in 5" is alive — and D’Tigress are not backing down.

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