By Amofokhai Williams
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have secured their place in the AfroBasket Women’s Championship final, extending their decade-long unbeaten streak with a thrilling 75-68 victory over Senegal in the semifinals on Saturday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigerian women’s basketball team showcased their resilience, overturning an eight-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to win by seven points in a match that electrified fans.
The game saw Senegal take control early, leveraging their physicality and home-crowd support to lead 53-45 at the start of the final quarter.
However, D’Tigress, renowned for their tenacity and tactical discipline, mounted a ferocious comeback. Led by stellar performances from their key players, Nigeria outscored Senegal 30-15 in the fourth quarter, sealing a hard-fought victory and reinforcing their dominance on the African basketball stage.
“NEVER WRITE OFF THESE NIGERIAN LADIES!!” exclaimed a post on X, capturing the spirit of D’Tigress’ remarkable fightback.
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The final scoreline read Senegal 68, Nigeria 75, with D’Tigress’ balanced attack and defensive adjustments proving decisive. Coach Rena Wakama’s strategic timeouts and substitutions in the closing
