Nigerias DTigress have clinched their fifth consecutive Womens AfroBasket title with a 78-64 win over Mali.
It was the seventh time Nigeria would lift the trophy. Rena Wakamas side extended their unbeaten streak at the Womens AfroBasket tournament to 29 games. The West Africans have also qualified for the 2026 FIBA Womens World Cup, which will be hosted by Germany. Three countries Mali, South Africa and Senegal will compete in the playoffs in March 2024 to fight for a place at the World Cup. DTigress dominated the first quarter, edging out the Malians 26-21. Both teams fought hard in the second quarter, which ended 41-41. DTigress, however, showed their supremacy in the third quarter, prevailing 61-56.
In the end, Nigeria claimed the title with a 78-64 victory.
