President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their unprecedented fifth straight FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship following their 78-64 victory over Mali in Sunday’s final.
The President, in a statement on his verified social media account, described the team’s continental dominance as a national pride, commending both players and coaches for their exceptional performance.
This latest triumph cements Nigeria’s status as Africa’s premier women’s basketball nation, being the first country to achieve five consecutive titles in the tournament’s history.
The D’Tigress’ latest conquest adds to their previous wins in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023, establishing an unmatched legacy in African basketball.
President Tinubu’s congratulatory message highlighted the team’s dedication and skill as exemplary representations of Nigerian excellence on the international stage.
The victory comes as Nigerian sports continues to make global waves across multiple disciplines.
