3 h. ago 2025 AfroBasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigers Cruise Winning Start, Outclass Madagascar 77–59

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, commenced their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style with a convincing 77–59 victory over Madagascar in Luanda, Angola, yesterday . The win marks a positive start for the 2015 champions as they aim to reclaim the continental title. The game opened with a strong performance from both teams, but the […]

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9 d. ago Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title

Col. Sam Ahmedu, (rtd), a member of FIBA Africa Executive Committee has commended Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title for a record fifth time. The Nigerian team defeated Mali, 78-64, on Sunday at the Palais des sports, Treichville, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Ahmedu, also the President of FIBA Africa […] The post Afrobasket Women 2025: Ahmedu commends D’Tigress for winning fifth straight title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded D’Tigress, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, with $100,000 each and a three‑bedroom apartment. He also conferred on them the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) honour for excelling at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress sealed their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title with a dominant 78–64 victory over […] The post D’Tigress Get Presidential Honours, Luxury Gifts For 2025 AfroBasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with national awards, cash gifts, and housing following their triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. The team, which defeated Senegal in the final to clinch Nigeria’s fourth consecutive Afrobasket title, was hosted on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. President Tinubu […] The post Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With National Honours, $100,000 Each For 2025 Afrobasket Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Speaker Abbas, Deputy Kalu Hail D’Tigress Over 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Victory

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress for defeating Mali at the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, winning the trophy for a record seventh time. D’Tigress, coached by Rena Wakama, were crowned champions of the basketball tournament on Sunday at the Palais des […]

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1 week ago First Lady celebrates D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive AfroBasket triumph

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has warmly congratulated the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. The First Lady stated, “I congratulate D’Tigress for this historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament. To God be the […] The post First Lady celebrates D’Tigress’ fifth consecutive AfroBasket triumph appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘You’ve Written Your Names In History,’ Tinubu Celebrates Victorious D’Tigress

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling match Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte […]

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1 week ago D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have secured their fifth consecutive Women’s AfroBasket 2024 crown after defeating Mali in a high-energy final. This latest triumph brings Nigeria’s total AfroBasket titles to seven, cementing their legacy as the most dominant force in African women’s basketball. Under the leadership of head coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress extended their […] The post D’Tigress Crowned AfroBasket 2024 Champions After Defeating Mali appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: D’Tigress Overpower Mali To Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title

Nigeria edged out Mali in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. The post BREAKING: D’Tigress Overpower Mali To Clinch Fifth Straight AfroBasket Title appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu Lauds D’Tigress On Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Final

In Saturday’s semi-final clash, D’Tigress came from behind to defeat Senegal 75–68 in a tightly contested match. The post Tinubu Lauds D’Tigress On Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Final appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Tinubu applauds D’Tigress’ discipline, team spirit, Wakama’s leadership, pledges continued support

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their outstanding discipline, focus, team spirit, and unwavering consistency displayed throughout the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s commendation followed their hard-fought 75–68 victory over […] The post Tinubu applauds D’Tigress’ discipline, team spirit, Wakama’s leadership, pledges continued support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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