Gifted Markson
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have made history by advancing to the semifinals of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket Championship for the first time in 14 years.
In a thrilling encounter, they defeated two-time champions Egypt, who were also the silver medalists from the last edition, to book their place in the final four of the competition.
The victory was particularly sweet for the Nigerian team, as they had previously lost 72-60 to Egypt during the group stages.
However, the Junior D’Tigress showed incredible determination and resilience, bouncing back to secure a crucial win in a far more significant knockout-stage clash.
This historic feat is a testament to the growth and potential of women’s basketball in Nigeria.
Reaching the semifinals after a 14-year wait is a major achievement, and the team will now aim to go even further as they continue their quest for the title.