Five-Time Champions, Seven-Time Queens: President Tinubu Lauds D'Tigress Unprecedented Afrobasket Success

Five-Time Champions, Seven-Time Queens: President Tinubu Lauds D'Tigress Unprecedented Afrobasket Success 

By Niyi Busari 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their record-breaking triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian side made history on Sunday night by securing their fifth consecutive continental title and seventh overall, following a dominant 78–64 victory over Mali in the final.

Taking to his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), President Tinubu praised the team’s remarkable achievement and extended a personal message of appreciation.

 "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," the president wrote.

The victory further cements D’Tigress’ legacy as Africa’s most successful women’s basketball team and adds to a stellar year for Nigerian women in sports, following the Super Falcons’ recent WAFCON triumph.

President Tinubu’s congratulatory message underscores the growing national recognition and support for women’s sports in Nigeria.