Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, staged an incredible come-back to seal a 60-55 victory against Mozambique, in their final Group D game of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
After a challenging first half, the reigning champions showed their quality and composure as they bounced back in the second half to seal victory.
Star guard Ezinne Kalu, was instrumental once again as she lead all scorers with 16 points and five steals, while helping Nigeria to a thrilling victory.
The win at the Palais des Sports de Treichville on Monday secured D’Tigress a direct ticket to the quarter-finals as Group D winners, having won both group matches.
Nigeria looked like they were on the cusp of a big defeat at the the AfroBasket championship. However, the ladies pulled themselves out of the hole with a brilliant response as they maintained their unbeaten run in the tournament.
D’Tigress will now prepare for the quarter-finals as they continue their quest for a fourth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title.
