The stage is set for an electrifying clash as defending champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress take on Mali in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasketball.
The highly anticipated showdown will determine the continent’s top women’s basketball team.
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Match Details
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time: 6:00 PM GMT)
Venue: Palais des Sports de Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Watch Live: Courtside 1891, StarTimes
Road to the Final
Nigeria secured their seventh straight victory over Senegal in the semi-finals to book a spot in the final extending their winning streak to 28 as they remained undefeated in the competition since 2015.
Mali, meanwhile, defeated tournament debutants South Sudan 76–50 to set up a repeat of the 2021 AfroBasketball final against D’Tigress.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Nigeria and Mali have faced off 11 times in FIBA competitions, with Nigeria winning six and Mali claiming five victories. The last AfroBasket final meeting between both teams came in 2021, where Nigeria triumphed 70–59.
Team Stats (Tournament Averages)
Nigeria: 77.5 PTS, 42.5 REB, 17.5 AST, 51.2% 2PT FG
Mali: 72 PTS, 46.7 REB, 21.7 AST, 55.6% 2PT FG
What’s at Stake
Nigeria is aiming for a record-extending fifth consecutive AfroBasketball title, while Mali is looking to end their drought and capture their first championship since 2007.
Basketball fans across Africa and beyond can expect a fierce, high-level battle between two of the continent’s basketball powerhouses.
