By Folusho Alade, Abuja
The 2025 women’s Afrobasket has ended with Nigeria’s D’Tigress beating Mali 78-64 in a pulsating final in Abidjan on Sunday.
D’Tigress trailing the Malians 21-26, in the first quarter bounced back to claim the 2nd and 3rd Quarters (20-15) respectively.
The 4th Quarter, however saw the defending champions ,Nigeria showing the stuff champions are made of ,beating Mali 17-8, to win the duel with a total (78-64) points.
In a solidarity message earlier today President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wished the team a resounding success while dispatching a high powered delegation to cheer the team to victory .
In his message President Tinubu said: ” I have dispatched a Presidential Delegation to Abidjan to stand with our superlative D’Tigress as they pursue a fifth consecutive AfroBasket title for Nigeria. #MissionV
“Led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, this team of senior government officials represents the full weight of our national pride, belief, and support.
“Our girls have shown character, discipline, and the Nigerian spirit in every game. As they prepare for the final in two hours, we stand behind them – not just as fans, but as a grateful nation inspired by their excellence”. Tinubu said.
With the victory, the Nigerian team this becomes first team to win five consecutive trophies in the history of the tournament and the seventh overall Women’s AfroBasket trophy.
Meanwhile South Sudan beat 11 times African Champions, Senegal 66-65 to win bronze in their maiden Afrobasket Tournament.
They also qualify for the 2026 World Cup Qualifying tournament and 2027 Afrobasket Championship.
