President Bola Tinubu says he is impressed with the Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, after they reached the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. This followed a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in the semi-final on Saturday.
The thrilling match took place at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and marked D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive appearance in the championship ggae.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the team for their resilience, discipline, and teamwork throughout the tournament.
“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,” Tinubu stated.
He praised the team’s commitment and urged them to stay focused ahead of the final, expressing confidence in their ability to retain the continental title and make Nigeria proud once again.
