Tinubu to D’Tigress: You did it girls, I’m expecting you with the trophy 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress on their remarkable achievement of becoming five-time consecutive champions of Africa and securing their seventh overall title.

The Nigerian girls defeated Mali 78-64 in the final of the competition at the Palais Des Sports Treichville on Sunday night.

In a post via his verified X handle @OfficialABAT, President Tinubu praised the team’s “superb performance” and extended his commendations to Coach Rena and the entire squad for their dedication and success. “You did it, girls! You have made Nigeria proud,” he said, expressing his eagerness to welcome the team back home alongside the championship trophy.

The President’s message, tagged with the triumphant hashtag #MissionV – Done & Dusted, celebrates the continued dominance of Nigeria in African women’s basketball, highlighting the team’s extraordinary consistency and excellence on the continent.
President Tinubu concluded with an encouraging note, “I am expecting you all, along with the trophy,” signaling strong support and recognition from the nation’s leadership.

The President had earlier posted that he had dispatched a Presidential Delegation to Abidjan to cheer the girls he described as “superlative D’Tigress” as they pursue a fifth consecutive AfroBasket title for Nigeria. #MissionV, led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, this team of senior government officials

“I have dispatched a Presidential Delegation to Abidjan to stand with our superlative D’Tigress as they pursue a fifth consecutive AfroBasket title for Nigeria. #MissionV

Led by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, this team of senior government officials represents the full weight of our national pride, belief, and support.

“Our girls have shown character, discipline, and the Nigerian spirit in every game. As they prepare for the final in two hours, we stand behind them – not just as fans, but as a grateful nation inspired by their excellence.
Go for gold. Go for glory, girls!”