Tinubu congratulates D’Ap Tigress for qualifying for the fifth final of Afrobasket – Thage

President Bola Tinubu congratulated the women’s basketball team of Nigeria, D’Acress, for their remarkable result of achieving the FIBA women’s Fibasket final of 2025 for the fifth consecutive time, following a victory fought on Senegal.

The president of Sunday praised the resilience and domination of the reigning champions, who have now defeated their Senegalese rivals for the seventh time, with a historic victory of 75-68 at the Palais de la Sport, Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

“President Tinubu celebrates the victory of the team in what has been nicknamed” The Final Before The Final “and for having already ensured a place in the qualifying tournaments of the Fiba 2026 women’s Cup, scheduled for March 2026”

“I observed the discipline, focus and team spirit constantly exhibited by D’Ap Tigress during this tournament, when they brought honor to our nation and gained respect for our players and coaches all over the world.

“In particular, I command Rena Wakama, the first leader of the team coach, whose leadership and experience – both on the field and now from the bench – continues to inspire of tigress to new heights in this highly competitive sport”, says President Tinubu.

The president assures D’Ap Tigress of his support while pursuing their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title and the seventh overall.

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