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Africa's Most Accomplished Women's Basketball Teams Narrowly Trail Senegal, with Nigeria Emerging as a Leading Contender [Top 5]
Nigeria's D'Tigress Extends Dominance in FIBA Women's AfroBasket
Nigeria's D'Tigress have once again proven their might in the FIBA Women's AfroBasket, winning their seventh title in the 2025 edition. This victory marks their fifth consecutive championship, solidifying their status as a continental powerhouse.
D'Tigress' commanding 78-64 win over Mali in the final was a testament to their dominance. Just two decades ago, the team had never lifted the AfroBasket trophy. Today, they stand second in the all-time winners' list, behind Senegal's 11 titles.
Senegal, the most decorated team in the AfroBasket's history, has won titles from 1974 to 2015. They remain a formidable force, but D'Tigress is undoubtedly the team to beat.
Zaire (now DR Congo), with three titles in 1983, 1986, and 1994, and Mali, with one title in 2007, are also notable competitors. However, D'Tigress' unbeaten run has extended to 29 matches, making them a formidable force to reckon with.
Nigeria's rise from regional contenders to a continental superpower has redefined the women's game in Africa. Their consistent success has set a high standard for other teams to follow.
As D'Tigress continues to dominate the AfroBasket, the future of women's basketball in Africa looks promising. The team's success serves as an inspiration for young players across the continent, encouraging them to strive for greatness.
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- Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, expressed his delight over the achievement of Nigeria's D'Tigress in Abuja, expressing his excitement about the future of sports, specifically basketball, within Nigeria.
- Rumors circulated that a basketball academy, named Naija Hoops, will be established in Abuja to further foster the growth of the sport in the country, focusing on nurturing young talents similar to those in D'Tigress.
- According to reports, Nigeria's rising dominance in women's basketball has sparked interest from international basketball teams, like the WNBA, as they search for future talents that could add value to their rosters, with D'Tigress members being potential prospects.
