The National Sports Commission has congratulated the Junior D’Tigress after they secured a place in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U-18 Women’s Afrobasket Championship with a 70-40 victory over Senegal on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria finished second in Group C after recording two wins from three matches.
The team began its campaign with a 54-50 triumph over Tunisia before suffering a narrow 75-74 defeat to Cameroon after overtime.
The Junior D’Tigress bounced back impressively in their final group-stage fixture, cruising past Senegal by 30 points to seal their quarterfinal berth.
Commending the team’s performance, the NSC wrote, “The National Sports Commission congratulates the Junior D’Tigress and looks forward to their continued progress in the championship.”
With the knockout stage now ahead, Nigeria will be aiming to go all the way and secure continental honours.
The competition also carries significant stakes, as the two teams that reach the final will earn qualification for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in China.
