Nigeria’s D’Tigress have defeated Mali to retain their crown in the final of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Championship, held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The encounter started with the Nigeria setting the tempo, but Mali fought back to edge the first quarter 26–21. D’Tigress responded strongly in the second quarter, leveling the score at 41–41 by halftime.
The defending champions came alive in the third quarter, taking control of the game before sealing an impressive 78–64 victory after a fiercely contested final quarter.
With this win, D’Tigress successfully defended their title, making it five consecutive AfroBasket triumphs, a historic feat in African women’s basketball.
Nigeria’s Amy Okoronkwo was named MVP of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket.
She has now won back-to-back Women’s AfroBasket MVP honours.
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