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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress , on Sunday night etched their name deeper into continental basketball history with a dominant display that secured their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title and seventh overall.

The historic win, achieved at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, drew instant commendation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who hailed the team’s feat as a proud moment for the nation.

In a celebratory post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, the President lauded the players and technical crew for their “superb performance” and reaffirmed his unwavering support for the victorious squad.

“You did it, girls! @DtigressNG. Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall,” the President wrote.

“Well done, Coach Rena and the team. You have made Nigeria proud. I am expecting you all, along with the trophy. #MissionV – Done & Dusted,” he added, signing off with his initials, “~ PBAT”.

D’Tigress’ victory cements their dominance in African women’s basketball, extending a remarkable winning streak that began in 2017.

Under the guidance of Coach Rena Wakama, the team exhibited discipline, resilience, and tactical superiority throughout the tournament.
With this latest triumph, Nigeria now stands alone at the top as the team with the most consecutive AfroBasket Women titles, underlining the strength of the nation’s women’s basketball programme.

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have jokingly declared that they’re “practising hard for President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 reward”, as they prepare for the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire.

Nigeria's D'Tigress crush Cameroon 83-47 to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Women's AfroBasket.

Following President Tinubu's recognition of the Super Falcons for their 10th WAFCON victory, they were awarded the national honour Officer of the Order of the Niger, a $100,000 prize, and three-bedroom apartments in Abuja's Renewed Hope Estate.

After winning the WAFCON, President Tinubu has promised the Super Falcons $100,000, a 3-bedroom apartment, and a national honor.

In a lighthearted moment shared on their X (Twitter) platform a fter their semifinal victory over Senegal, they referenced a $100,000 cash reward.

“We’re practising for President Tinubu’s $100,000,” D'Tgress posted.
One more to go @afrobasketwomen
Practicing $100k dance for @officialABAT pic.twitter.com/MLvZbmlEkHl
— DTigress (@DtigressNG) August 3, 2025

fredoooooo:
Welldone my girls.... welldone my president...
God bless Nigeria and the good people of Nigeria

Hemanwel:
Every competition Nigeria participates in now has a theme. Mission X, Mission V. What's the mission of the Super Eagles for the 2026 WC? Abi na only to dey carry big big gbola dey run for field dem sabi?

7upnigeria:
Those guys ehn.

28 more characters needed for them to qualify for world cup.

Just say dem no be born winners