Tag: Nigeria’s D’Tigress

Tinubu rewards Afrobasket D’Tigress with $100,000, other gifts

Aminu Imam
Tinubu rewards D’Tigress

President Bola Tinubu yesterday welcomed Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja after they won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. D’Tigress earned their fourth straight Afrobasket title after beating Senegal in a tough final match. During the reception, the President announced National Honours for all players and coaching staff, while each player will also receive a cash reward of $100,000, while the technical crew will get $50,000 each. Their consistent wins have made them one of the strongest teams in African women’s basketball. The team’s…

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D’Tigress win AfroBasket 2025, crowned African champions again

Aminu Imam
D’Tigress win

Nigeria’s D’Tigress cemented their dominance in African women’s basketball yesterday night after defeating Mali 78–64 in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 final at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian team made history by winning a record-extending fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, showcasing remarkable resilience after trailing in the first quarter (21–26). This triumph extends their incredible 10-year unbeaten run, now standing at 29 consecutive matches without defeat. Led by tournament standout, Amy Okonkwo, who scored a game-high 26 points, D’Tigress regained control in the second…

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