Africa’s number one ranked team, D’Tigress of Nigeria have booked a spot in the semifinal of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket defeating Cote d’ Ivoire 72-56.
The reigning African champions took control of the game from tip-off and running at 10-0 in the first two minutes of the game and ending the first quarter 24-8.
The second quarter of the game was no different as the Nigerian girls stretched their lead to 19-13 but the third and fourth quarters saw a resurgence of the Ivoirens defending better and making the baskets at 16-14 and 13-21.
Ezinne Kalu led the floor with a game high of 17 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists. She was followed by Victoria Macaulay 13 points and Promise Amukamara 11 points.
For the Ivoirens, Salimata Berte recorded 13 points. Nigeria’s opponent will emerge later in the day.
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