Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has congratulated the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their triumphant win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament, where they clinched their fifth consecutive title by defeating Mali in a thrilling final.
In a heartfelt message shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) page, the First Lady described the win as a “golden chapter” in Nigeria’s sporting history.
“I congratulate D’Tigress for this historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. To God be the Glory for yet another victory for Nigeria as you bring home the second trophy won by the nation in two weeks,” she wrote.
She praised the team for demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and resilience, noting that their performance once again highlights the excellence and determination of Nigerian women on the global stage.
“You have continued to inspire every young girl to dream of breaking barriers and making history through hard work and dedication,” the First Lady added.
Senator Tinubu concluded by thanking the team for making the nation proud and serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the next generation of female athletes.
“Congratulations, my wonderful D’Tigress! @DtigressNG,” she said.
D’Tigress’ victory follows a string of recent sporting successes for Nigeria, further cementing the country’s growing reputation in international sports.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
