2005 FIBA Africa Championship for Women

The 2005 FIBA Africa Championship for Women was the 17th FIBA Africa Championship for Women, played under the rules of FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, and the FIBA Africa thereof. The tournament was hosted by Nigeria from December 20 to 28, with the games played at the Indoor Sports Hall in Abuja.

Nigeria defeated Senegal 64–57 in the final to win their first title with both teams securing a spot at the 2006 FIBA Women's World Cup.

Preliminary round

 * Times given below are in UTC.

Final standings
Nigeria roster Aisha Mohammed, Funmilayo Ojelabi, Mactabene Amachree, Mary Apiafi, Mfon Udoka, Mobolaji Akiode, Nwamaka Adibeli, Oluchi Okorie, Patricia Chukwuma, Priscilla Udeaja, Rashidat Sadiq, Ugo Oha, Coach: Scott Nnaji

Individual Tournament Highs
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Team Tournament Highs
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