- The D’Tigress prevailed 84-74 at the end of a thrilling fourth quarter
- The D’Tigress made a good start in the keenly contested encounter and won the first quarter 19-10
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have clinched a fourth consecutive Afro Women’s Basketball crown.
They were crowned champion after defeating Senegal 84-74 in a thrilling final on Saturday.
The D’Tigress made a good start in the keenly contested encounter and won the first quarter 19-10.
Rena Wakama’s side led 12 points (43-31) going into the half time break.
The Senegalese fought back in the third quarter out-shooting Nigeria 26-19.
They reduce the lead to five points (62-57).
The D’Tigress prevailed 84-74 at the end of a thrilling fourth quarter.