Nigeria’s D’Tigress faced a sterner test in their second group stage outing at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, narrowly defeating Mozambique 60–55 in a closely contested game at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.
After a commanding opening day victory over Rwanda, the Nigerian side found Mozambique a tougher opponent. Mozambique led at halftime and kept the pressure on throughout. However, D’Tigress kept their composure, adjusting defensively and outscoring Mozambique late. Nigeria’s resilience was evident in the third and fourth quarters, where they outscored their opponents and secured a crucial five‑point win.
Standout performances included Promise Amukamara with 13 points and six rebounds, Murjanatu Musa with a double‑double (12 points, 12 rebounds), and Ezinne Kalu adding 16 points and four assists. The win underscored Nigeria’s depth and determination to maintain their unbeaten run and progress strongly toward the knockout stages.
