Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, booked their place in the semifinals of the 2025 AfroBasket Women Championship after a commanding 83-47 victory over Cameroon on Thursday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The dominant win sees D’Tigress maintain their remarkable unbeaten run on the continent, stretching back to 2017, as they continue their bid for a fourth consecutive AfroBasket title.
Returning skipper Sarah Ogoke made a statement with a trademark three-pointer, marking her return to the squad with a bang.
In a show of team depth and cohesion, all 12 Nigerian players got on the scoresheet, highlighting the team’s balanced offense and ruthless execution.
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The 36-point margin was a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s superiority, as they overwhelmed Cameroon with relentless pace, sharp shooting, and stifling defence from the opening tip to the final buzzer.
D’Tigress now marched confidently into the semifinals, where they will face tougher opposition in their quest to remain queens of African basketball.