D’Tigress have moved up seven positions in the latest International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Rankings.
FIBA released the new rankings on Wednesday night.
The Nigeria’s women’s basketball team rise comes as a result of their impressive displays at the 2023 AfroBasket Championship.
Rena Wakama’s side secured their fourth consecutive title at the competition.
According to the ranking, D’Tigress rose from 18th to 11th position with 528.9 points.
Mali and Senegal are the other African teams in the top 20.