Tinubu Hails D’Tigress for Historic Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Triumph
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Public Eye News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their dominant performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, where they clinched their fifth consecutive title and seventh overall.
The Nigerian side, led by Head Coach Rena Wakama, secured a 78-64 victory over Mali in the final match held Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded the team’s display of “skill, resilience, determination, and teamwork,” describing their achievement as a testament to the “indomitable Nigerian spirit.”
“Your superb performance throughout the competition has made Nigeria proud. Like the Super Falcons, you have inspired our young ladies. You embodied the power of unity and the rewards of hard work,” the President said.
Despite trailing in the first quarter, D’Tigress rallied back to secure the title, adding another chapter to their continental dominance and extending their record as Africa’s most successful women’s basketball team.
Tinubu also praised Coach Wakama and her technical team for their leadership, and commended the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for their consistent support.
“The Federal Government and Nigerians will never forget your sacrifices. We celebrate you and assure you of continued support as you prepare for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments next March,” he stated.
The President expressed eagerness to host the team in Abuja to honour their latest triumph.
Public Eye News
August 3, 2025
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