ABUJA, August 4, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their exceptional feat in clinching a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, describing the victory as a moment of immense pride for the nation. In a congratulatory message shared via his official platform, the President wrote: “You did it,
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, launched their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship defence in spectacular fashion, thrashing Rwanda 92-45 in their opening Group B encounter at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan on Saturday. The six-time African champions showcased their continental dominance from tip-off, winning all four quarters (17-8, 28-17, 26-12, 21-8)
ABUJA, NIGERIA – As preparations intensify for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship set to hold in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has unveiled the preliminary squad for the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress. The announcement signals the commencement of the team’s build-up to the continental tournament, with training expected to begin
