Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket campaign in emphatic fashion, steamrolling Rwanda 92-45 in a game that underscored their dominance and ambition to claim a historic fifth consecutive continental title.
From the first whistle, the reigning champions imposed their will — suffocating defense, lightning-fast transitions, and clinical shooting saw them race to a double-digit lead in the opening minutes. By halftime, the gap had ballooned, and Rwanda had no answers.
Every possession was a masterclass in intensity. Nigeria’s deep rotation meant fresh legs kept the tempo brutally high, and Rwanda simply couldn’t keep up.
With the final scoreline reading 92-45, the result wasn’t just a win — it was a warning.
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“This is just the beginning,” said D’Tigress head coach post-game. “We respect every opponent, but we came here to make history.”
With this blistering start, Nigeria not only secures an early advantage in Group A but also reinforces their position as the team to beat in Côte d’Ivoire.