President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for making the country proud once again. The team recently won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, continuing their dominance on the African basketball scene.
On Sunday, August 3, D’Tigress defeated Mali 78-64 in the final match. With this victory, Nigeria became the first country in Africa to win the championship five times in a row, a major milestone in African women’s basketball history.
Reacting to their win, President Tinubu shared a message on his official X handle, describing the achievement as a proud and joyful moment for Nigeria. He commended the players and their coaches for their strong performance and unity throughout the tournament.
According to him, the team’s success reflects the spirit of hard work and excellence that defines Nigeria and its people.
