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š DāTigress Defeat Mali to Secure Historic Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Title
Nigeriaās womenās basketball team, DāTigress, have made history once again by clinching a record fifth consecutive FIBA Womenās AfroBasket title, solidifying their dominance on the continent and becoming the first African nation to achieve such a feat.
In a gripping final played with passion and pride, DāTigress defeated Mali 78ā64 to lift their seventh AfroBasket championship overall. The victory also extends their unbeaten run in the tournament to 29 games, a streak that began in 2015āfurther underlining their continental supremacy.
š Game Highlights:
- Q1: Mali 26 ā 21 Nigeria
- Q2: Nigeria level at 41 ā 41 (Halftime)
- Q3: DāTigress took control
- Q4: Sealed the win with solid defense and clinical offense
The game started with both teams showing intensity, but it was Mali who edged the first quarter.
DāTigress responded fiercely in the second quarter to go into halftime on level terms. From there, the champions showcased their experience and teamwork, controlling the game through the second half.

This triumph is more than a titleāit is a testament to the resilience, consistency, and excellence of Nigerian womenās basketball on the continental stage.
Congratulations to DāTigressāQueens of African Basketball! šš
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