History was made in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as Nigeria’s D’Tigress stamped their authority on African women’s basketball, clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in emphatic fashion. The 78-64 win over Mali not only extended their unbeaten run to 29 games since 2015, but also cemented their status as Africa’s most dominant side of the modern era.
With seven overall titles, Nigeria now trails only Senegal in the all-time standings, closing in fast on the West African giants’ long-held record of 11 championships. From underdogs to a team feared across the continent, D’Tigress are no longer just defending champions—they are a growing dynasty rewriting the very fabric of the game in Africa.
Here is the full list of countries that have lifted the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy, and the years they claimed continental glory:
- Senegal – 11 titles
Years won: 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2015
- Nigeria – 7 titles
Years won: 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025
- Zaire (now DR Congo) – 3 titles
Years won: 1983, 1986, 1994
- Angola – 2 titles
Years won: 2011, 2013
- Mali – 1 title
Year won: 2007
