7 d. ago NPFL Youth League: Remo Stars, Ikorodu City pick Ikenne Zone Tickets

After four games each and with just one Matchday left, Remo Stars and Ikorodu City have qualified for the finals playoff for the 2025 NPFL Youth League from the Southwest zone. The two sides recorded emphatic wins in their respective Matchday 4 fixtures to take their points haul to 10 apiece. They had cancelled each […]

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1 week 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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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 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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1 week ago You are indomitable – Obi celebrates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket victory

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win. Celebrating their triumphant performance on his X space on Monday, August 4, 2025, Obi praised the team for their resilience, skill, and unwavering commitment to […] The post You are indomitable – Obi celebrates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 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 You Inspire The Girl Child, Remi Tinubu Hails D’Tigress On AfroBasket Victory 

Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title. The post You Inspire The Girl Child, Remi Tinubu Hails D’Tigress On AfroBasket Victory  appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago D’Tigress beat Mali in historic AfroBasket contest, Kida dedicates win to Tinubu

In a night that will echo through the annals of African basketball, Nigeria’s D’Tigress roared to their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victory not only extended their unbeaten run to 28 games—a streak dating back to their last loss in […] The post D’Tigress beat Mali in historic AfroBasket contest, Kida dedicates win to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria’s D’Tigress make history with fifth straight AfroBasket title

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have cemented their legacy as the queens of African basketball by winning an unprecedented read more Nigeria’s D’Tigress make history with fifth straight AfroBasket title

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