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Nigeria’s D’Tigress Faces Cameroon in High-Stakes Quarterfinal
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with tip-off set for 10:00 p.m.
Cameroon has demonstrated strong form in reaching this stage of the competition. They secured their spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Angola with a commanding score of 85 to 64 in their qualification game. Their success has been largely driven by their standout backcourt duo, Jessica Thomas and Joelly Emmanuelle Claude Belleka. Thomas has averaged 16 points per game, while Belleka has contributed an average of 15 points per game, making them key players in Cameroon’s offensive strategy.
D’Tigress, as the reigning champions, brings a rich history of dominance to this match. They have won the last four editions of the Afrobasket tournament and are now aiming to make history by becoming the first team—male or female—to claim five consecutive titles. This would mark a significant milestone in African basketball history and be a proud achievement for Nigeria.
However, the stakes of this match go beyond just the tournament itself. It also carries emotional weight for D’Tigress, as it brings back memories of a painful loss in the 2015 Afrobasket semifinals. In that game, Cameroon narrowly defeated D’Tigress with a final score of 71 to 70. That match was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and remains the last time D’Tigress lost a game in the Afrobasket tournament.
Since that defeat, D’Tigress has maintained an unbeaten record in Afrobasket competitions. They have consistently dominated their opponents, securing four straight championship titles and solidifying their reputation as the strongest women’s basketball team in Africa.
As they prepare for the upcoming match, the focus for D’Tigress will be on neutralizing the impact of Cameroon’s talented guards and maintaining their high level of play. The team is aware that every competitor in the tournament will be eager to end their winning streak, and Cameroon, in particular, will be highly motivated given their history with D’Tigress.
For Nigerian basketball fans, this quarterfinal promises to be an exciting and emotionally charged game. It marks a critical step in D’Tigress’s journey to defend their title and potentially achieve a historic fifth consecutive championship. The match is not only a test of skill and strategy but also a moment of pride and determination for the entire nation.
