Nigeria's Female Basketball team, D'Tigress wins 2017 Afrobasket in Mali

D'Tigress on Sunday, 27th August defeated Senegal 65 - 48 in the final of the 2017 FIBA Womwn Afrobasket Tournament in Mali.

The team booked the first ticket to the FIBA World Championship.

It was their second victory over Senegal, who they had defeated in a group match and marked a glorious outing for Nigeria, who have now won the title thrice.

Nigeria last won the tournament in the 17th edition held in 2005 in Abuja.

Result below;

First quarter: Nigeria 12 - 18 Senegal

Second quarter: Nigeria 21 - 10 Senegal

Third quarter: Nigeria 15 - 7 Senegal

Fourth quarter: Nigeria 17 - 13 Senegal

Total: Nigeria 65 - 48 Senegal