President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his congratulations to Nigeria’s Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress, after reaching the Afrobasket final for the fifth time in a row.
The President salutes D’Tigress’ “incredible discipline, focus, and team spirit”, saying, they have carried the flag of Nigeria “high”, and, “earned global respect for Nigerian excellence”.
Nigeria discomfited Senagal in the heavily contested semi final clash 75-68 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday 2 August, 2025.
In his congratulatory message on X, President Tinubu wrote: “I salute the incredible discipline, focus, and team spirit of D’Tigress at this year’s AfroBasket tournament.
“They have not only carried our flag high but earned global respect for Nigerian excellence, our players and team officials.
“A special commendation to Coach Rena Wakama, our 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 entire nation is behind you as you go for the 5th straight title. #MissionV “
The 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket final will have Nigeria slug it out with Mali in a highly anticipated clash on Sunday, August 3, at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
