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August 13, 2025

Nigeria Sends Message with Convincing Victory Against Madagascar

Nigeria opened their 2025 AfroBasket campaign with a 77-59 win over Madagascar, who returned after 14 years. Caleb Agada starred, while Madagascar showed promise but faltered in the second half, highlighting a gap to bridge.

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August 4, 2025

Nigeria Makes History: D’Tigress Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title

Nigeria’s D’Tigress won their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 in Abidjan. Led by MVP Amy Okonkwo and star guard Ezinne Kalu, the team cemented their legacy as Africa’s basketball powerhouse.

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August 3, 2025

Nigeria Holds off Senegal to Extend Winning Streak, Reach Women’s AfroBasket Final

In a remake of the 2023 Women’s AfroBasket Final, this time set one stage earlier, Nigeria once again dominated Senegal 75-68 to book their fifth straight ticket to the Championship Game. But the reigning champions had to face some demons on the way.

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August 1, 2025

D’Tigresses Storm into AfroBasket 2025 Semifinals with Dominant Win over Cameroon

Nigeria’s D’Tigresses extended their AfroBasket unbeaten streak to 27 games, thrashing hosts Cameroon 83-47. Dominant in all facets, the reigning champions advanced to the semifinals, edging closer to a record-breaking fifth straight continental title.

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July 28, 2025

Ten Years, Twenty-Six Wins: Nigeria March to Quarterfinals with Grit and History

Nigeria extended their AfroBasket dominance with a hard-fought 60-55 win over Mozambique, securing a quarterfinal spot and stretching their unbeaten run to 26 games. Ezinne Kalu stepped up again, proving why she’s a former MVP.

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July 26, 2025

Nigeria Dominate Rwanda 92-45 to Begin AfroBasket Women 2025 Title Defense in Ruthless Fashion

Defending champions Nigeria crushed Rwanda 92-45 to open their AfroBasket Women 2025 campaign. Elizabeth Balogun led five players in double figures as Nigeria extended their unbeaten run and sent a strong message to Group C rivals.