Nigeria on Sunday night at the packed Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga, Bamako, Mali, won the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the third time, as they silenced reigning champions, Senegal 65-48 in the 2017 final.
The Sam Vincent ladies who finished the competition unbeaten in eight games had shocked hosts Mali 48-47 on Saturday night to book ticket to the 2018 World Cup in Spain alongside Senegal.
Sunday’s final in Bamako, was a repeat of the 2005 Abuja final where D’Tigress coached by Ayo Bakare defeated the Lionesses of Senegal 64-57 to clinch their second African title.
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D’Tigress rule Africa again after winning FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2017
The Sam Vincent ladies who finished the competition unbeaten in eight games had shocked hosts Mali 48-47 on Saturday night to book ticket to the 2018 World Cup in Spain alongside Senegal.
Sunday’s final in Bamako, was a repeat of the 2005 Abuja final where D’Tigress coached by Ayo Bakare defeated the Lionesses of Senegal 64-57 to clinch their second African title.
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D’Tigress rule Africa again after winning FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2017
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