The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated D’Tigress for their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. The Nigerian team overcame Mali 78-64 in a highly -contested game in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Sunday
The First Lady thanked the team and said the victory demonstrated Nigerian women’s dedication and perseverance on the international scene in a statement she personally signed.I’d like to congratulate D’Tigress on winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. As you bring home Nigeria’s second trophy in as many weeks, praise be to God for yet another triumph.
“You defeated Mali today to win your fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, writing another golden chapter in our beloved nation’s sporting history.”
With the victory, D’Tigress has once again demonstrated “the unwavering commitment and determination of Nigerian women on the global stage,” according to the First Lady.
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