#MissionV is now “done and dusted”.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated D’Tigress on their 2025 AfroBasket triumph in Cote D’Ivoire on Sunday evening.
Nigeria came from the back to beat Mali in the final 78-64 in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, on Sunday 3 August, 2025.
The President said, “I am expecting you all, along with the trophy.”
The outcome means Nigeria has now won the AfroBasket title for the fifth consecutive time, and a total of seven (7).
In his congratulatory message on X, President Tinubu wrote: “You did it, girls! @DtigressNG
“Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall.
“Well done, Coach Rena and the team.
“You have made Nigeria proud. I am expecting you all, along with the trophy.
“#MissionV – Done & Dusted “
Congratulations to D’Tigress…
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso via X: “Huge congratulations to Nigeria’s D’Tigress, on winning an unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women title.
“This team is truly unbeatable!”
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar via X: “D’Tigress, @DtigressNG, have once again written their names in gold, clinching a fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket title. Your victory is not just a win for basketball, it’s a proud symbol of Nigeria’s enduring excellence on the global stage even against all odds. Congratulations.”
Bayo Onanuga via X: “Congratulations, D’Tigress, for winning a fifth consecutive Afrobasket title and seventh overall.”
Ahmed Musa via X: “Congratulations @DtigressNG “
Bukola Saraki via X: “History made!
“The @DtigressNG are champions once again! Congratulations on a massive win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket — your fifth consecutive title.
“The entire nation is proud of you!”
Ben Murray-Bruce via X: “Congrats @DtigressNG on securing the 2025 AfroBasket Women’s title with a 78-64 win over Mali!. Fifth straight championship, 29 games unbeaten. Pure dominance!”
