President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning their fifth consecutive and seventh overall FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.
The team secured a 78–64 win over Mali in the final held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, extending their unbeaten streak in the competition to 29 games since 2015.
President Tinubu praised the team’s outstanding performance and commended Coach Rena Wakama and the technical staff for their leadership. He expressed eagerness to welcome the team back to Abuja with the trophy, saying, “You did it, girls! Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall. Well done, Coach Rena and the team. You have made Nigeria proud.” Earlier, the President sent a delegation led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission to support D’Tigress in Abidjan.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu also celebrated the team’s historic accomplishment, emphasizing their discipline and team spirit. She praised the players’ dedication and resilience, encouraging them to continue inspiring young Nigerians.
This victory not only solidifies D’Tigress’ dominance in African women’s basketball but also qualifies them for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments. The Nigerian government has committed to continuing its support as the team prepares for future international competitions.
