President Bola Tinubu has applauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for advancing to the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament.
The defending champions secured a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in the semi-final clash held at the Palais des Sports, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday marking their fifth consecutive appearance in the tournament’s final.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised the team’s determination and dominance in African women’s basketball.
“I have observed the discipline, focus, and team spirit consistently displayed by D’Tigress throughout this tournament, qualities that have brought honour to our nation and earned respect for our players and coaches worldwide,” he said.
The President also celebrated their qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments, scheduled for March 2026.
He gave special recognition to Head Coach Rena Wakama, Nigeria’s first female to lead the national women’s basketball team, commending her leadership and the inspiration she brings to the sport.
“Coach Rena Wakama’s leadership, both from her playing days and now from the bench, continues to drive the team to greater heights,” Tinubu noted.
As D’Tigress prepares to compete for their fifth straight AfroBasket title and seventh overall, the President reaffirmed his support for the team, expressing confidence in their continued success.
