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D’Tigress Makes History with 5th FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title


Nigeria’s D’Tigress has made history by winning a record fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.

The team defeated Mali 78-64 in the final, extending their unbeaten run to 29 games since 2015. With seven titles to their name, Nigeria now ranks second behind Senegal, which has 11 titles.

The D’Tigress have evolved into a powerhouse in African women’s basketball, and their dominance is expected to continue.

Here is the full list of countries that have lifted the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy:

  1. Senegal – 11 titles
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Years won: 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2015

  1. Nigeria – 7 titles

Years won: 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025

  1. Zaire (now DR Congo) – 3 titles

Years won: 1983, 1986, 1994

  1. Angola – 2 titles

Years won: 2011, 2013

  1. Mali – 1 title

Year won: 2007

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