D'Tigress Climb to 8th in FIBA World Rankings, Maintain African Dominance

Nigeria's women's national basketball team, the D'Tigress, have solidified their status as a global force by climbing three places in the latest FIBA World Rankings. The African Champions, who continue to hold the number one spot on the continent, have moved from 11th to an impressive 8th position in the world.

The latest rankings reflect the outstanding performances of African teams, particularly at the recent Afrobasket Championship. Runners-up Mali also saw a significant boost, jumping six places from 24th to 18th in the world.

However, the most remarkable rise belongs to South Sudan, who made their debut at the Afrobasket Championship and finished in a historic third place. This bronze medal performance saw them become the highest mover in the new rankings, soaring an incredible 31 places from 86th to 55th.

The updated FIBA list highlights the growing competitiveness of African basketball. Here are the top 10 African teams and their new global rankings:

1.  Nigeria 🇳🇬 (8)

2.  Mali 🇲🇱 (18)

3.  Senegal 🇸🇳 (25)

4.  Mozambique 🇲🇿 (32)

5.  Cameroon 🇨🇲 (35)

6.  Egypt 🇪🇬 (43)

7.  Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 (50)

8.  Angola 🇦🇴 (51)

9.  Uganda 🇺🇬 (53)

10. South Sudan 🇸🇸 (55)

The new rankings are a testament to the continued growth and success of women's basketball across Africa, with D'Tigress leading the charge from the front.