AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigress to Face Cameroon in Intense Quarter-Final Clash

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, the reigning champions of the Women’s AfroBasket tournament, are set to take on Cameroon in a thrilling quarter-final faceoff at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, today, Thursday.

The much-awaited knockout game is scheduled to tip off at 10 PM Nigerian time, promising a fiercely competitive battle as both sides fight for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket Championship.

D’Tigress progressed to the quarter-final stage following back-to-back victories in the group phase. Their campaign began on a dominant note, demolishing Rwanda with an emphatic 92-45 win. In their next outing, the Nigerian squad encountered stiffer resistance but eventually secured a 65-60 triumph over Mozambique, sealing their qualification into the top eight of the tournament.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Rena Wakama, the team has maintained composure, grit, and tactical discipline—qualities that have been vital in their journey toward defending their continental crown.

Meanwhile, Cameroon earned their place in the quarter-finals with an impressive performance, overpowering Angola in their last group match. The Cameroonian side cruised to an 85-64 win, showcasing their offensive strength and strategic execution.

As the competition intensifies, D’Tigress will be looking to etch their names in the history books by becoming the first-ever team to win the Women’s AfroBasket title five times in a row—a milestone that would further solidify Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s basketball.

This match-up between two top-tier basketball nations is set to deliver high-stakes action and electrifying moments, with fans across Africa and the diaspora tuning in to witness the clash of continental titans