With a commanding 83–47 victory over Cameroon on Thursday, Nigeria’s D’Tigress further cemented their grasp on African women’s basketball and secured their spot in the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket semifinals in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
From the first tip, the quarterfinal match at the Palais des Sports de Treichville was a one-sided contest.Nigeria raced to a 41–29 halftime lead, before completely shutting down the Lionesses in the second half, outscoring them 42–18 to seal a massive 36-point win
Amy Okonkwo led the way for D’Tigress, delivering a standout performance with 18 points, six rebounds, and an assist. She was well supported by Nicole Enabosi and Victoria Macaulay, who both added 12 points, while Elizabeth Balogun chipped in 11.
In a major boost to the squad, captain Sarah Ogoke returned to action after missing the group stage. She made an instant impact, draining a smooth three-pointer early in the game that helped lift the team’s energy and tempo
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