D’Tigress Makes History as the Only African Team in FIBA Top 10 Rankings
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D’Tigress Makes History as the Only African Team in FIBA Top 10 Rankings |
Nigeria’s D’Tigress rise to 8th in the FIBA Women’s World Rankings 2025, making history as the only African basketball team ever in the global top 10.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Achieve Historic FIBA Ranking Milestone
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by climbing to 8th place in the FIBA Women’s World Rankings 2025, becoming the only African basketball team ever to break into the global top 10. This remarkable achievement follows their dominant performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, where they clinched their seventh title.
The updated rankings, released on Thursday, revealed Nigeria’s leap from 11th to 8th position with 640.1 points — a testament to their consistent excellence on the court. This milestone cements D’Tigress as Africa’s leading force in women’s basketball and a growing contender on the world stage.
Dominance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket
In the AfroBasket final, D’Tigress delivered a commanding 78–64 victory, extending their unbeaten streak to 29 games since 2015. Their win also marked a fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown — an unprecedented record for any men’s or women’s team in African basketball history.
Key highlights from their AfroBasket journey:
- 7th AfroBasket title overall for Nigeria
- Unbeaten in AfroBasket since 2015
- Victory margin of 14 points in the final
- Consistent top-tier performance in global competitions
Fans and analysts alike are now looking forward to how D’Tigress will perform in upcoming tournaments like the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where they aim to challenge basketball giants such as the United States and Australia.
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Current FIBA Women’s World Rankings – Top 8
- United States – 880.9 points
- Australia – 719.6 points
- France – 719.2 points
- China – 712.7 points
- Belgium – 702.1 points
- Spain – (Points not listed)
- Canada – (Points not listed)
- Nigeria (D’Tigress) – 640.1 points
Other Notable Climbs in the 2025 FIBA Rankings
While D’Tigress grabbed global headlines, other nations also made impressive progress in the FIBA Women’s World Rankings 2025:
- Lithuania: +14 places, now 31st after a strong EuroBasket return
- South Sudan: Historic 3rd place in AfroBasket debut
- Lebanon: +13 spots, now 41st
- Indonesia: +19 places, now 60th after Asia Cup performance
- Iran: +15 spots, now 44th
- Mongolia: +20 places, now 70th
These shifts highlight the growing competitiveness of women’s basketball globally, with more nations making significant strides in international tournaments. You can explore the full rankings on FIBA’s official website.
What This Means for Nigerian Basketball
D’Tigress’ historic achievement is more than just a ranking — it’s a defining moment for Nigerian sports. It:
- Inspires the next generation of female athletes in Africa
- Elevates Nigeria’s profile in global basketball
- Opens doors for sponsorships and international training opportunities
With their combination of talent, resilience, and winning culture, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have proven they are not just African champions, but legitimate contenders for world basketball dominance.
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