By Charles Pemu Nigeria’s D’Tigress, the reigning African champions, have kicked off their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title defense in spectacular fashion, securing a commanding 92-45 victory over Rwanda in their opening group game in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigerians, who have clinched the last four editions of the tournament, asserted their dominance from the opening whistle. They overwhelmed their Rwandan opponents with superior play and tactical control, establishing a strong 45-25 lead by halftime through a display of both defensive strength and offensive fluidity.
D’Tigress maintained their relentless momentum into the third quarter, further widening the margin to 71-37 and effectively extinguishing any hopes of a Rwandan comeback. The final quarter saw the Nigerian side sustain their intensity, closing the match with an emphatic 92-45 scoreline. This dominant performance sends a clear and strong message to other contenders in the tournament.
