Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have once again proven why they are the undisputed queens of African basketball.
D’Tigress won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship which took place at Kigali in Rwanda, in dominant fashion
The victory marks their 7th continental title, a record-extending 5th consecutive championship and an astonishing 29-game unbeaten run dating back to 2015.
In a packed BK Arena, D’Tigress defeated long-time rivals Senegal in a fiercely contested final.
They saw their place in history as the first African nation — male or female — to win five AfroBasket titles in a row.
Led by an all-star cast of talented players and a unified team spirit, the Nigerian side played with precision, resilience, and pride.
Thet continued a legacy that has made them one of the most successful teams in African basketball history
A Legacy of Dominance
🏆 7 total AfroBasket Women’s titles
🖐️ 5 consecutive titles (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)
✌️ 29-match unbeaten streak in AfroBasket competition since 2015This latest triumph is more than just a win — it’s a statement.
D’Tigress continue to inspire a generation of African athletes and fans with their excellence, teamwork and unshakable confidence.
Congratulations to D’Tigress — Champions, Role Models, and History Makers. 🇳🇬
