Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will find out their quarter-final opponents today (Wednesday) when Angola take on Cameroon in a crucial playoff fixture at the ongoing FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The six-time African champions kicked off their title defence in dominant fashion at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, recording back-to-back victories in Group D. Rena Wakama’s side opened their campaign with a commanding 92-45 win over Rwanda, followed by a hard-fought 60-55 triumph against a resilient Mozambican team to seal their spot in the last eight.
Their narrow win over Mozambique extended Nigeria’s remarkable unbeaten streak in the competition to 26 games — a run that dates back to the 2015 edition in Cameroon. Their last defeat came in the semi-finals of that tournament against the host nation, although they bounced back to claim bronze by beating Angola.
Cameroon, potential quarter-final opponents, have endured a mixed run at AfroBasket 2025. They edged past tournament debutants South Sudan 70-63 in their opener but fell 75-49 to Mali in their second group game. With a points tally of 119 scored and 138 conceded, they finished second in Group B with a -19 point differential, highlighting their defensive struggles.
Angola, two-time African champions, have had a disappointing outing so far, losing both of their group games. They suffered a 70-54 defeat to Egypt before falling 82-74 to hosts Ivory Coast. Angola’s stats reflect their struggles — 128 points scored, 152 conceded, and a -24 point differential.
The winner of the Angola vs Cameroon clash will face D’Tigress in the quarter-finals on Thursday, July 31, with a semi-final berth at stake.
Nigeria will enter that tie as strong favourites, not only aiming to take one step closer to a fourth consecutive AfroBasket title but also to secure qualification for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament scheduled for early next year.
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