- Tinubu Hails D’Tigress for Clinching 5th AfroBasket Title
- Tinubu described the achievement as a proud moment for the country
- “You did it, girls! @DtigressNG. Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall”
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night to clinch their fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title and seventh overall, further solidifying their dominance in African basketball.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the historic victory took place at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and quickly drew praise from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who described the achievement as a proud moment for the country.
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In a congratulatory message on his verified X account, @officialABAT, the President applauded the players and coaching staff for their outstanding performance and reaffirmed his strong support for the team.
“You did it, girls! @DtigressNG. Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall,” the President wrote.
“Well done, Coach Rena and the team. You have made Nigeria proud. I am expecting you all, along with the trophy. #MissionV – Done & Dusted,” he added, signing off with his initials, “~ PBAT”.
D’Tigress’ latest triumph reinforces their dominance in African women’s basketball, extending an impressive winning streak that began in 2017.
Led by Coach Rena Wakama, the team showcased discipline, determination, and tactical excellence throughout the tournament.
With this victory, Nigeria sets a new benchmark as the first team to win five consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket titles, highlighting the growing strength and consistency of the country’s women’s basketball programme.
