President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on securing a place in the qualifying tournaments for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, scheduled for March 2026.
Commending the team for their exceptional performance in what has been described as “the final before the final,” the President praised the reigning champions for their resilience and dominance. He noted their historic 75–68 victory over long-time rivals Senegal at the Palais des Sports, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoiremarking their seventh consecutive win against the Senegalese side.
President Tinubu applauded the team’s discipline, focus, and unity throughout the tournament, describing these attributes as key to the honour and respect Nigeria continues to earn on the global stage.
“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.
“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,” President Tinubu says.
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The Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, secured remarkable win of reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket for the fifth consecutive time, after a hard-fought victory over Senegal.
A statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, conveyed President Tinubu’s assurance of continued support for D’Tigress as they pursue their fifth consecutive and seventh overall AfroBasket title.
