D’tigress defeated Senegal 73-63 to advance to a third consecutive final with a 21 match unbeaten run, with their last defeat dated back in 2015 against Cameroon in the semifinals.
Senegal came fighting back in the 4th quarter, but the Nigerian Girls showed why they are now the dominant team in Africa, after beating Senegal for the third successive time.
Nigeria now stand a chance to win a third title in a row and just a win away from winning their fifth overall, when they face Mali in the final.
Amy Okonkwo scored a splendid team-high 16 points 7 rebounds to lead two other players with double figures, Ify Ibekwe scored 14 points, while captain Adaora Elonu added 12 points.
One of the top performer for Senegal so far in the tournament Mame-Marie Sy-Diop recorded a team-high 18 points for Senegal who will have to settle for a 3rd place matchup with host nation Cameroon.
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