D’tigress Reach Afrobasket Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have become the first team to qualify for quarterfinals of the FIBA Afrobasket following their 106-72 win over Egypt.
Evelyn Akhator led the Nigerian charge with 24 points and 13 rebounds as Sam Vincent’s side marched to their third straight win.
Jennifer Atonye posted another double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds while Ezinne Kalu and Sarah Ogoke added 18 and 13 points.
Nigeria’s next match is against Guinea on Tuesday, August the 22nd.