Nigeria parade the only female coach in the competition
The DTigress have reached the final of the FIBA 2023 Womens AfroBasket championship.
They overpowered hosts Rwanda 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition.
Rena Wakamas girls were dominant in the first quarter of the game, beating the hosts 22-6. Nigeria went into the half-time break leading with 26 points.
But in the third quarter, Rwanda reduced the lead by 16 points. It ended 58-35 in Nigerias favour.
Final Feeling
Nigeria then continued their dominance in the last quarter to win the tie.
The DTigress are to play Senegal who defeated Mali in the other semi-final. The 2023 Womens AfroBasket final is billed for Saturday.
If they win the final that will be Nigerias fourth continental title in a row and sixth overall.
Thursdays win means the DTigress have qualified for the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Paris 2024. (Channels TV)
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