On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s D’Tigress secured a 78–64 win over Mali to claim their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title—and their seventh overall.

With this victory, Nigeria extended their unbeaten run at the Women’s AfroBasket tournament to an impressive 29 games, a streak that began in 2017.

Game Summary

D’Tigress were trailing at the end of the first quarter, 21–26, but fought back to level the game at 41–41 by halftime.

They took control in the third quarter, outscoring Mali 20–15 to lead 61–56.

A dominant final quarter sealed the win, as Nigeria pulled away with a 17–8 run.

Players Honored

Amy Okonkwo was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament for the second time, becoming one of the few players to achieve such a feat in AfroBasket history. In the final, she recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists, and played nearly the entire game.

Ezinne Kalu led all scorers in the final with 20 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field. Her performance was pivotal in Nigeria’s second-half dominance.

Victoria Macaulay and Murjanatu Musa also made significant contributions, combining for 22 points and 10 rebounds, helping to stabilize the team during the critical moments of the game.

Aftermath & Significance

Nigeria has become the first team to win five consecutive Women’s AfroBasket titles, further cementing their dominance in African women’s basketball.

The victory also secured their qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Germany.

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