The D’Tigress have advanced to the FIBA 2023 Women’s AfroBasket championship final.
They defeated Rwanda 79-48 in the semi-final match on Thursday, securing their fourth consecutive berth in the competition’s final.
Rena Wakama’s girls dominated the first quarter, outscoring the hosts 22-6. Nigeria led at the halftime break with 26 points.
But in the third quarter, Rwanda reduced the lead by 16 points. It ended 58-35 in Nigeria’s favour.
Congratulations Nigeria! We did it ??
NGA – 79
RWA – 48 pic.twitter.com/x2lCC3ac4L— DTigress (@DtigressNG) August 3, 2023
? The feeling you have when you reach the #AfroBasketWomen finals once again! Congratulations @DtigressNG ????????!! pic.twitter.com/Fay3bLaYh8
— FIBA Women's Afrobasket (@afrobasketwomen) August 3, 2023
Nigeria then continued their dominance in the last quarter to win the tie.
The D’Tigress are to play Senegal who defeated Mali in the other semi-final. The 2023 Women’s AfroBasket final is billed for Saturday.
If they win the final, that will be Nigeria’s fourth continental title in a row and sixth overall.
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Nigeria ?? overcame Mozambique ?? pressure to get a 59-52 win and reach the semis!#AfroBasketWomen pic.twitter.com/lPX1y7wyFv
— FIBA Women's Afrobasket (@afrobasketwomen) August 2, 2023
Thursday’s win means the D’Tigress have qualified for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Paris 2024.
The Coach with the Sauce ??✨
Congratulations to @Coach_Rena ???
Bless your evening with the slides ✌️?#AfroBasketWomen pic.twitter.com/51X34ThVvD
— Quadri Labaika (@BOSSMANMEDIA) August 3, 2023
Nigeria parade the only female coach in the competition.