26 h. ago WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade

Captain of Nigeria’s women’s national football team, Rasheedat Ajibade, has disclosed that the Super Falcons are yet to receive the $100,000 cash gift promised to them by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had announced the monetary reward during a reception to honour the team for winning this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. […] The post WAFCON: We’re Yet To Get Tinubu’s Promised $100,000 Reward — Falcons Captain Ajibade appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Beyond Money And Land: Rethinking How Nigeria Rewards Excellence

In the wake of yet another historic sporting victory, the Nigerian government recently rolled out its usual form of appreciation: cash gifts and plots of land. This time, the recipients were the triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, who once again proved their mettle by emerging champions at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament, […]

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7 d. ago Super Falcons’ Madugu, Nnadozie nominated for Ballon d’Or awards

By Seyi Babalola Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu and star goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or honours, following Nigeria’s historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The 61-year-old Adamawa-born tactician has been nominated for the Women’s Team Coach of the Year award. At […] The post Super Falcons’ Madugu, Nnadozie nominated for Ballon d’Or awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Full list: Dembele, Yamal, Palmer lead 2025 Ballon D’Or nominations

By John Ogunsemore Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer lead the 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon D’Or. France Football announced the nominees on Thursday. Dembele scored 35 goals and claimed 16 assists in all competitions as PSG won the Ligue 1 title, French Cup and Champions League and were […] The post Full list: Dembele, Yamal, Palmer lead 2025 Ballon D’Or nominations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ballon d’Or: Nnadozie, Madugu Nominated For Best Goalkeeper, Women’s Team Coach Awards

The 69th Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, Fance. The post Ballon d’Or: Nnadozie, Madugu Nominated For Best Goalkeeper, Women’s Team Coach Awards appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago AfroBasket Triumph: Zenith Bank Celebrates D’Tigress With N200m Reward

Zenith Bank Plc, sponsors of the Women’s National Basketball League, hosted a grand reception yesterday at their Abuja head office in Maitama, celebrating the remarkable achievement of Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress. The team secured a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, and in recognition of their success, they were rewarded with N200 million. […]

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9 d. ago Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports

By Paul Nwokocha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reward to Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has sparked widespread public reaction—ranging from applause for the gesture to renewed calls for deeper investment in the nation’s sports infrastructure. The president had announced a reward of $100,000, national Honours and a three-bedroom flat for each player and […] The post Nigerians applaud Tinubu’s rewards to D’Tigress, urge greater investment in grassroots sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff.   Furthermore, the players […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, OON national honours after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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 Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000, national honour, houses

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with $100,000 each, the national honour of Officer of read more Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000, national honour, houses

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th straight AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with generous gifts totalling $100,000 each for the players and $50,000 each for the 11-man coaching and technical team, alongside a three-bedroom flat at Renewed Hope Estate for every member of the team and coaching staff. Furthermore, the players and […] The post Tinubu awards D’Tigress $100,000 each, flats, and OON national honour after 5th AfroBasket title appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Minister lauds D’Tigress on Afrobasket ball championship win

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, on their historic achievement of winning the Afrobasket for a record five consecutive times. Musawa, who watched the final match live with the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Minister […] The post Minister lauds D’Tigress on Afrobasket ball championship win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tinubu hosts presidential reception in honour of D’Tigress’ AfroBasket victory

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The triumphant Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, alongside their officials, were warmly welcomed by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, supported by the Wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, at the New Banquet Hall in the Presidential Villa at 5:05 PM. On behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima received […] The post Tinubu hosts presidential reception in honour of D’Tigress’ AfroBasket victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Afrobasket: Victorious D’Tigress Arrive Abuja For Victory Celebration

The victorious Nigeria senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress has arrived in Abuja for a victory celebration party. The team, along with other members of the contingent, landed at the Private Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja shortly after 2pm on Monday, proudly holding the Afrobasket trophy. Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA […]

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1 week ago D’Tigress arrive in Abuja with Afrobasket trophy, to meet President Tinubu

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, received a rousing welcome on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following read more D’Tigress arrive in Abuja with Afrobasket trophy, to meet President Tinubu

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1 week ago Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic success at the 2025 FIBA Women’s read more Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress on historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title

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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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