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I am expecting you - Tinubu congratulates D'Tigress for winning 7 Afrobasket titles

AFNEWS reporter

Aug 04, 2025

I am expecting you - Tinubu congratulates D'Tigress for winning 7 Afrobasket titles
President Tinubu has hailed D'Tigress after historic 5th Afrobasket title.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed that he is expecting Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, with the trophy following their record-breaking fifth consecutive Afrobasket title win on Sunday night in Abidjan, C├┤te d'Ivoire.

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Reacting to the team's 78-64 triumph over Mali in the final, President Tinubu lauded the players for making the nation proud and reaffirming Nigeria's dominance in African women's basketball.
What Tinubu said
In a statement shared on his official X (Twitter) page, the President said he is proud of D'Tigress and will host them.

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"You did it, girls! @DtigressNG. Superb performance to become 5x consecutive Champions of Africa and seventh overall. Well done, Coach Rena and the team. You have made Nigeria proud. I am expecting you all, along with the trophy. #MissionV - Done & Dusted," he posted.

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The President's message came just minutes after the team lifted the trophy, marking their seventh overall title and extending their unbeaten run in Afrobasket to 29 games since 2015.
Tinubu set to repeat Super Falcons feat
With the invitation, President Bola Tinubu might want to repeat the celebration he gave to the Super Falcons of Nigeria's women, where he promised the team $100,000, a 3-bedroom apartment, and a national honour.

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The Super Falcons defeated Morocco to win the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which marked their 10th title.

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Also, the Governors forum added 10 million each to the player as each member of the technical crew received $50,000 for their crucial role in the team's success.

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