2025 Women’s Afrobasket: D’Tigress Thrash Rwanda In Opener

2025 Women’s Afrobasket: D’Tigress Thrash Rwanda In Opener

 Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their quest for a fifth consecutive Women’s Afrobasket title in style, cruising past Rwanda with a dominant 92–45 victory in their opening group game at the ongoing 2025 edition of the tournament, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The defending champions, brimming with confidence after winning the last four editions, took full control of the game from the onset. By halftime, they had already established a commanding 45–25 lead.

Their dominance continued in the third quarter as they extended the gap to 71–37, leaving Rwanda with no room for a comeback.

D’Tigress sealed the emphatic win in the final quarter with another blistering display, wrapping up the game 92–45 to send a strong message to their rivals.