Nigeria’s D’Tigress are through to the final of the FIBA women’s Afrobasket after beating hosts, Mali by a single point.

Coach Sam Vincent’s side withstood a furious rally from the home side in the second half to win 48-47 at the city arena in Bamako on Saturday.

Point guard, Ezinne Kalu top scored for Nigeria with 11 points.

The victory also means Nigeria has qualified for the Fiba Women’s World Cup in Spain next year.