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D’Tigress Overpower Rwanda, Reach Fourth Successive AfroBasket Final
They overpowered hosts Rwanda 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition.
The D’Tigress have reached the final of the FIBA 2023 Women’s AfroBasket championship.
They overpowered hosts Rwanda 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition.
Rena Wakama’s girls were dominant in the first quarter of the game, beating the hosts 22-6. Nigeria went into the half-time break leading with 26 points.
But in the third quarter, Rwanda reduced the lead by 16 points. It ended 58-35 in Nigeria’s favour.
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.
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If they win the final, that will be Nigeria’s fourth continental title in a row and sixth overall.
Thursday’s win means the D’Tigress have qualified for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Paris 2024.
Nigeria parade the only female coach in the competition.
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