There’s so much at stake in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket final that it could enter the history books as one of the most evenly-matched final as Nigeria and Senegal go head-to-head today.
From experienced to talented players, this year’ Women’s AfroBasket Final is a must-watch game.
Both teams have exceeded expectations by reaching the championship final and will give all they have to bring home the most coveted trophy of women’s basketball in Africa.
This game will also go down in history as the one that gave Senegal its 12th continental crown, or that saw Nigeria lift the trophy for the fourth edition in a row to become only the second nation to have done so after… Senegal in 1974, 1977, 1979 and 1981.
Nigeria have had a smooth start to their tournament and have kept a perfect record since they set foot on the court at the BK Arena as they finish with significant victories over DR Congo, Egypt, Mozambique and Rwanda.
While the lionesses suffered losses against Uganda and Mali, they subsequently brought some changes to their habits and overcame Egypt, Cameroon and Mali to make it to the Final.
This year’s edition will be a remake of the 2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket that was hosted by Senegal of which Nigeria won their second straight title after seeing off the hosts 60-55 in a packed Dakar Arena.
They would later meet again at the 2021 Championship semi-finals in Yaounde, Cameroon, and Nigeria would once again walk away with flawless victory 73-63.
Nigeria would later claim the famous three-peat in the capital city of Cameroon.
Between these two countries, they share 16 titles, with Senegal as the most decorated having won the trophy 11 times, in 1974, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2009 and 2015.
Nigeria have been on top of women’s basketball in Africa five times: 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019 and 2021.
The big question is who will add another trophy to their cabinet today.
