Nigeria's D'Tigress have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Women's AfroBasket tournament in Abidjan by defeating Cameroon 83-47 and keeping their title defense campaign alive.
The victory extends their unbeaten run in Africa to 27, dating back to 2015, while moving them closer to a record fifth consecutive title. Only Senegal has achieved Nigeria's current feat of four.
The game at Palais des Sports de Treichville, late Wednesday night, saw Jessica Thomas and Maria Ewodo get the Indomitable Lionesses off to a 4-0 start with their hot hands.
However, that was the only dominance they would enjoy once reigning MVP Amy Okonkwo got the defending champions on the board with a free throw.
With an Elizabeth Balogun jump shot, Rena Wakama's side took the lead at 5-4, going on an 8-0 run. run in the last 2:40 to lead 21-9.