D’Tigress Make Triumphant Return to Abuja Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to a jubilant reception. Fans, cultural dancers, and sports officials gathered to celebrate the team’s historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, won in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
A Record-Breaking AfroBasket Victory Led by Head Coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress defeated Mali 78–64 in the final, securing their seventh continental title and extending their unbeaten AfroBasket streak to 29 games. This achievement cements Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s basketball.
Presidential Recognition at Aso Rock Following their arrival, the team proceeded to the Presidential Villa, where President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu formally received them. The President praised their dedication, teamwork, and consistency, calling them national heroes.
National Pride and Celebration The reception in Abuja was filled with excitement and pride. Supporters waved flags, danced, and cheered as the team displayed the championship trophy. The celebration highlighted the growing support for women’s sports in Nigeria and the impact of D’Tigress on the global stage.
What’s Next for the Queens of African Basketball? With their legacy firmly established, D’Tigress now look ahead to future international competitions. Their success has inspired a new generation of athletes and raised expectations for continued excellence in Nigerian basketball.
D’Tigress’ victory is more than a sports milestone—it’s a symbol of resilience, unity, and national pride. As they bask in the glory of their AfroBasket triumph, Nigeria celebrates not just a team, but a movement.
The Rena Wakama-led side touched down with the championship trophy in hand and were greeted by a jubilant crowd featuring cultural dancers, drummers, and basketball enthusiasts celebrating their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title.
The team is en route to the Presidential Villa, where they will be formally received by President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Tinubu had earlier congratulated the team in a statement, hailing their dedication, teamwork, and consistency on the continental stage.
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