D’Tigress celebrate their fifth straight AfroBasket title win over Mali. Tinubu rewards players and coaches with $100k each, flats, and national honours.
Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress With $100k Each, Flats, and National Honours After AfroBasket Triumph
BY: IDNN Sports
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with a reward package that includes $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for every member of the 11-man coaching and technical crew, and a three-bedroom flat for all team members and staff at the Renewed Hope Estate.
The announcement came during a presidential reception at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, following D’Tigress’s historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title — a 78–64 victory over Mali in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing the President, praised the team’s resilience and tactical excellence, highlighting their 29-game unbeaten run in the competition.
“Beyond being ambassadors of our nation, you have shown the power of sports to unite a diverse country. You brought home more than a trophy — you brought valuable lessons of discipline, teamwork, and pride,” Shettima said.
You brought home more than a trophy — you brought valuable lessons of discipline, teamwork, and pride,” V.president Shettima said.
🌟 Key Highlights
Amy Okonkwo named tournament MVP.
Ezinne Kalu top scorer in the final.
Rena Wakama, first female coach to win back-to-back AfroBasket titles, hailed as a role model for young girls.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports as a driver of national development, citing investments in athlete welfare, grassroots support, and infrastructure. He commended the Nigerian Basketball Federation for consistent team development.
“Coach just said, ‘Remember who you are. Defend your crown,’”
“Our women have never failed Nigeria in sports,” Tinubu said. “From football to track to basketball, they have set the standard for excellence.”
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