Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, have recorded a 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 on Saturday.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated the team and commended the resilience and dominance of the reigning champions.
The Nigerian team 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 on Saturday.
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,” the statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, quoted President Tinubu as saying.
“President Tinubu assures D’Tigress of his support as they pursue their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall,” the statement added.
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