President Tinubu Hails D’Tigress on AfroBasket Final Berth, Commends Team’s Dominance

By Iyojo Ameh

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on advancing to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, after a hard-fought victory over Senegal.

In a statement, the President praised the resilience and dominance of the reigning champions, who defeated their Senegalese rivals for the seventh time with a 75-68 win at the Palais De la Sport, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

President Tinubu celebrated the team’s triumph in what was described as the “final before the final,” highlighting their achievement in securing a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments scheduled for March 2026.

The statement further noted that the discipline, focus, and team spirit consistently displayed by D’Tigress throughout the tournament have brought honour to Nigeria and earned the players and coaches global admiration.

The President assured D’Tigress of his continued support as they strive to clinch their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall.