Six-time champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigresses, have secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament after a commanding 83–47 victory over Cameroon, keeping their title defense on track. The win stretches Nigeria’s unbeaten run in African competitions to 27 games since 2015 and brings them within reach of an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. Only Senegal has previously matched their current tally of four straight championships. Cameroon made an early statement with a 4-0 lead, courtesy of Jessica Thomas and Maria Ewodo, but that momentum was quickly halted. Defending MVP Amy Okonkwo put Nigeria on the board with a free throw, followed by an Elizabeth Balogun jump shot that gave Rena Wakama’s side a 5-4 edge. The D’Tigresses then closed the first quarter on an 8-0 run, ending it 21-9. Although Cameroon rallied in the second quarter to match Nigeria with 20 points, they still trailed 41-29 at halftime due to their early slump. The third quarter proved decisive, as Nigeria unleashed a dominant 25-2 run that left Cameroon reeling. Despite outscoring Nigeria 16-14 in the final quarter, the deficit was insurmountable for the 2021 bronze medalists. Okonkwo led with 18 points in just under 19 minutes, but the victory was a collective effort. All but one player who logged over 10 minutes contributed at least one basket, with four players hitting double figures. As D’Tigresses continue to redefine women’s basketball on the continent, Cameroon now shifts focus to the fifth-place playoff — a potential improvement on their sixth-place finish in 2023.