Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- The reigning champions stormed into the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket on Thursday night, brushing aside Cameroon with ruthless efficiency in an 83-47 win at the Palais Des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.

It was Nigeria's 27th straight win in the competition; a streak that underlines their decade-long dominance of women's basketball on the continent.

Now, standing in their way is a familiar foe: Senegal.

The much-anticipated semifinal clash, set for today (Saturday), is more than just a battle for a spot in the final.

It's a collision of legacy and loyalty, as Nigeria face their former coach, Otis Hughley, who now leads the Senegalese bench.

Hughley, who guided D'Tigress to AfroBasket titles in 20...