Nigeria 83-47 Cameroon: D’Tigress cruise to AfroBasket semifinal with blow out win

Nigeria's D’Tigress secured an 83-47 victory over Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Thursday, July 31.

The win propels the four-time defending champions into the semifinals extending their unbeaten streak in the competition to an impressive 27 games.

The D’Tigress' journey to this quarterfinal started by defeating Rwanda 92-45 in their opening group game.

They followed this with a hard-fought 60-55 victory over Mozambique in their second group match securing their advancement to the quarterfinals.

Cameroon, meanwhile, had to earn their spot by overcoming Angola in a playoff.

From the opening tip-off, Nigeria asserted their authority, taking the first quarter 21-9.

The second quarter saw a tighter contest, ending in a 20-20 tie, but Nigeria carried an 11-point lead into halftime.

The game’s turning point arrived in the third quarter, where the D’Tigress unleashed a devastating 25-2 surge.

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They sealed the 33-point blowout win by outscoring Cameroon 17-16 in the fourth quarter.

Top performers for Nigeria included Amy Okonkwo, who led with 18 points and 6 rebounds.

Nicole Enabosi with 12 points and 3 rebounds, Victoria Macaulay with 12 points and 4 rebounds, and Elizabeth Balogun contributing 11 points and 5 rebounds.

This win not only secures Nigeria’s spot in the semifinals but also guarantees their qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

D’Tigress will continue their AfroBasket campaign when they take on Senegal in their semifinal clash, scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2025.