Historic Victory: D’Tigress clinch Fifth consecutive Afrobasket Title

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have etched their names further into the history books by winning their fifth consecutive FIBA Afrobasket Women’s Championship title, becoming the first African team to achieve such an extraordinary feat.

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In a thrilling final clash on Saturday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, the Nigerian side defeated a tough Malian team 78–64, displaying their trademark mix of determination, resilience, and tactical brilliance.

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This latest triumph marks Nigeria’s seventh overall Afrobasket title, further cementing their status as the dominant force in African women’s basketball.

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More remarkably, D’Tigress have now won 29 consecutive matches in the competition without a single loss since 2015, showcasing their unrivaled consistency and championship mentality.

🚨🚨SOUND THE ALARM BELLS….DTIGRESS HAVE WON THE AFROBASKET TITLE AGAIN!!!

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have won an unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen title, becoming the first country in Africa to win this title five times in a row.

Nigeria defeated Mali in a… pic.twitter.com/QiTtFPpI2N

— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 3, 2025

Full Time: Nigeria 🇳🇬 78 – 64 Mali

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From the opening whistle, the game was intense, with Mali challenging every point. But the experience, depth, and cohesion of D’Tigress ultimately shone through, as they pulled away in the second half with clinical finishing and solid defensive plays.