Nigeria: Nigeria’s D’Tigress crush Cameroon, advance to AfroBasket semifinals
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a dominating 83-47 victory over Cameroon. The six-time and defending champions will now face Senegal in the next stage of the competition.
The quarterfinals match started with Cameroon taking an early lead, opening the game on a 4-0 run. However, Nigeria quickly responded, going up 7-4. The depth of Coach Rena Wakama’s side soon overwhelmed the Cameroonian team, which appeared fatigued after a demanding late-night qualification clash against Angola.
The Nigerian team dominated the game, showcasing their skill and experience. The team’s depth and talent were too much for Cameroon to handle, leading to a convincing 36-point victory.
D’Tigress will now face Senegal in the semifinals, looking to continue their impressive performance and make a strong bid for their seventh title. The team’s next match will be a crucial test of their skills and determination.
