2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament: D’Tigress prevails over Mali to lift trophy
D’Tigress players celebrate after winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan… on Sunday, August 3, 2024. Photo: X (@DtigressNG)
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Rena Wakama-led side beat Mali in the final on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville to clinch their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title, becoming the first country in history to achieve the feat.
With the win, D’Tigress also extended their unbeaten run in the competition to a decade, reaffirming their dominance in African women’s basketball.
Reacting in a post on X on Sunday, Tinubu praised the team for their performance and national pride.
“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,” he wrote.
Before the final, Tinubu had dispatched a high-level presidential delegation to Abidjan to show support for the team. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko.
Other members of the delegation included the Chairman, House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Ahmadu; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman; Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite; Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Sunday Dare; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications and New Media Strategy, O’tega Ogra; Senior Special Assistant (Office of the Chief of Staff), Oyinade Nathan-Marsh; and Senior Special Assistant (Office of the First Lady), Kukoyi Olubusola.
Also congratulating the team, Senator Oluremi Tinubu hailed D’Tigress for their discipline, team spirit, and inspiration to young Nigerian girls.
She said, “To God be the Glory for yet another victory for Nigeria as you bring home the second trophy won by the nation in two weeks.
“Today, you have written another golden chapter in our dear Nation’s sporting history by defeating Mali to win your fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.
“With this win, you have showcased once again, the unwavering commitment and determination of Nigerian women on the global stage. You have continued to inspire every young girl to dream of breaking barriers and making history through hard work and dedication.
“I celebrate you, your discipline, and team spirit. Thank you for making Nigeria proud once again. Congratulations, my wonderful D’Tigress!”
