President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship.
The team clinched their fifth consecutive title on Sunday, August 3, with a commanding 78–64 win over Mali in the final match. With this victory, Nigeria became the first African nation to win the continental championship five times in a row.
In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, President Tinubu described the triumph as “a proud moment for the nation,” commending the team and their technical crew for their “superb performance” and dedication.
The President’s message adds to the growing wave of national pride as Nigerians across the globe continue to celebrate the D’Tigress’ dominance on the African basketball stage.