After extending their unbeaten streak in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship to 27 games, with the victory against Cameroon, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is looking forward to crush Senegal in Saturday’s semifinal.

On Thursday night, D’Tigress continued their historic march through the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship with a resounding 83-47 victory over Cameroon in the quarterfinal clash at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.

It was billed as a renewal of one of African basketball’s fiercest rivalries, as Cameroon was the last team to defeat Nigeria in AfroBasket play back in 2015.

With the battle against Cameroon now won, D’Tigress, the reigning four-time champions, have vowed to continue their historic march through the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to 28 and more.

The return of veteran guard, Sarah Ogoke, added a layer of leadership and experience to D’Tigress on Thursday night, as she anchored the backcourt with clutch baskets and vocal direction against the Cameroonians. Key contributions also came from Promise Amukamara, whose speed and defensive tenacity disrupted Cameroon’s guards, as well as and Amy Okonkwo, who dominated the boards and stretched the defense with her perimeter shooting. D’Tigress’ Ezinne Kalu orchestrated the offense with her trademark composure.

Head Coach Rena Wakama, who made history in 2023 as the first woman to lead a team to the AfroBasket title, commended her squad’s focus and execution. She said the team’s focus has shifted to the clash against Senegal, where D’Tigress aim to become the first team in history to win five consecutive AfroBasket titles, a feat that would cement their status as the most dominant force in African women’s basketball.