D’Tigress Make History, Clinch 5th Consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Title

…As Nigeria defeats Mali 78–64 in Kigali, extends unbeaten run to 29 games since 2015

Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, the D’Tigress, have cemented their dominance on the continent by winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship, defeating Mali 78–64 in a thrilling final on Sunday night.

With this victory, Nigeria secures a record-breaking fifth consecutive Afrobasket title, adding to their 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023 triumphs.

The D’Tigress have now gone undefeated in Afrobasket competition since 2015, extending their remarkable winning streak to 29 games—an extraordinary feat that underscores their supremacy in African women’s basketball.

Led by a balanced offensive and defensive performance, the Nigerian side outclassed Mali from tip-off to final buzzer, maintaining composure and clinical execution throughout the match.

This historic win not only reaffirms Nigeria’s elite status in the sport but also solidifies the D’Tigress as one of the most dominant national teams in FIBA Africa history.

More to follow.