Nigeria’s D’Tigress just pulled off something no other African basketball team has done before—five AfroBasket titles in a row, and they did it in style – www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to aclsports.com, the defending champs rolled over Mali 78–64 in the final showdown on Sunday in Abidjan, locking in not only another title but also a spot at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
It wasn’t an easy ride from tip-off, though.
Mali came out firing, pushing the tempo and grabbing a five-point lead in the first quarter.
But once Nigeria found their rhythm, they weren’t messing around.
Coach Rena Wakama’s squad matched Mali’s pace by halftime with the scoreboard tied 41–41.
The third quarter flipped everything.
Nigeria tightened up on defense, took over offensively, and never let go of the lead again.
Amy Okonkwo, who dropped 19 points, bagged her second consecutive MVP award—yeah, she’s that good.
Ezinne Kalu ran the offense like clockwork, leading with 20 points and constant energy.
Victoria Macaulay and Murjanatu Musa chipped in with a combined 22 points, while Promise Amukamara brought smart play when it mattered most.
Mali’s Sika Koné tried to keep things close with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough.
Coach Wakama didn’t just win—she made history.
She’s now the first woman to coach back-to-back AfroBasket championship wins and has stayed undefeated since taking over in 2023.
D’Tigress now sit on seven AfroBasket titles, have won five back-to-back, and haven’t lost a single tournament game since 2015.
Call them what you want, but right now, they’re untouchable.
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