President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their hard-fought 75-68 victory over Senegal, securing a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time.
The congratulatory message was conveyed through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via the President’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.
President Tinubu lauded the resilience and dominance of the reigning African champions, who have now defeated Senegal for the seventh time, reaffirming their supremacy in women’s basketball on the continent. The win at the Palais de la Sport in Treichville, Abidjan was dubbed “the final before the final” by analysts and fans alike.
“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,” President Tinubu stated.
With the victory, D’Tigress not only progressed to the final in search of their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall, but also secured a spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments, scheduled for March 2026.
The President also took the opportunity to commend Rena Wakama, the team’s first female head coach, for her remarkable leadership and transformative impact on the squad.
“I especially commend Rena Wakama, the team’s 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,” Tinubu added.
As the nation eagerly awaits the final showdown, President Tinubu assured D’Tigress of his unwavering support, expressing confidence in their ability to bring the trophy home once again and continue their reign as Queens of African basketball.
Credit: @aonanuga1956 via x.com.
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