President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket.
The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
President Tinubu commended the skill, resilience, determination, and teamwork that propelled the team to the fifth consecutive title, and the seventh overall.
He praised the team’s determination to bring glory to the country despite losing the first quarter of the match.
“Your superb performance throughout the competition has made Nigeria proud. Like the Super Falcons, you have inspired our young ladies. You embodied the indomitable Nigerian spirit, the power of unity, and the rewards of hard work.
“By winning the AfroBasket trophy for a record fifth consecutive time, you have written your names in history and shown the world what to expect out of Africa,” the President stated.
President Tinubu also lauded Head Coach Rena Wakama and her technical team for their exemplary leadership and the Nigeria Basketball Federation for their steadfast support.
“The Federal Government and Nigerians will never forget the sacrifices and remain grateful for the highly elevating performances.
“The government and the people of Nigeria celebrate you and assure you of our continued support as you prep
President Tinubu added, “I look forward to receiving the victorious team and the trophy in Abuja, while wishing you all a safe trip.”
SANWO-OLU
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning the African championship at the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s AfroBasket.
He commended the Coach Rena Makama-led female national team for defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling Afrobasket finals match on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, hailed D’Tigress for making Nigeria proud again by winning the competition for the seventh time in total and five times consecutively.
He said: “Congratulations to D’Tigress for making the nation proud again. I am so proud of our women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for bringing home the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship once again.
“Winning it seven times in total and five times consecutively is no small feat. It takes heart, discipline and grit. These women continue to show the world what Nigerian excellence looks like. It looks great and shines through.
“The leadership of Coach Rena Wakama has been truly remarkable. Steering this team to yet another championship shows what can be achieved when passion, strategy, and commitment come together.
“To our incredible hoopers, you are such an inspiration. You are role models for young girls across Nigeria who dream big, and we are so, so proud of you.”
