President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their seventh African championship win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament.
President Tinubu expressed pride in their accomplishment and stated that he looked forward to receiving the victorious team and the trophy in Abuja
The President shared this in a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
He hailed the team for their skills and resilience that propelled them to the fifth consecutive title, and the seventh overall.
President Tinubu also lauded Head Coach Rena Makama and her technical team for their leadership and the Nigeria Basketball Federation for their unwavering support.
D’Tigress won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
News Edited by Favour Owonibi