President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on what he described as their remarkable achievement of reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, following a hard-fought victory over Senegal.
According to a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the President commended the resilience and dominance of the reigning champions, who have now defeated their Senegalese rivals for the seventh time, with a historic 75-68 win at the Palais De la Sport, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The statement read in part: “President Tinubu celebrates the team’s victory in what was dubbed “the final before the final” and for already securing a place in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments, scheduled for March 2026.
“I have observed the discipline, focus, and team spirit consistently displayed by D’Tigress throughout this tournament—qualities that have brought honour to our nation and earned respect for our players and coaches worldwide.
“I especially commend Rena Wakama, the team’s first female Head Coach, whose leadership and experience—both on the court and now from the bench—continue to inspire D’Tigress to new heights in this highly competitive sport,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President assured the D’Tigress of his support as they pursue their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall.
…….First Lady Commends Team
On her part, the wife of the President took to her Facebook page to commend the team.
She wrote: “I congratulate the D’Tigress National Basketball team @DtigressNG for qualifying for the finals of this year’s Afrobasket Tournament.
“Your 10-year unbeaten run is commendable, as it shows your commitment, dedication, hard work and love for the game. You are true inspirations and pride to girls and women in general. Thank you for keeping the Nigerian flag flying.
“I pray that as you step out for the final match, God will crown your efforts and grant you great success We all await your arrival, with the trophy again! God Bless the D’Tigress National Basketball team. God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria”
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