D’Tigress: President Tinubu awards OON, $100,000 and a plot of land for 5th consecutive AfroBasket Title

D’Tigress: President Tinubu awards OON, $100,000 and a plot of land for 5th consecutive AfroBasket Title

Tosin Abayomi 18:29 - 04.08.2025

Just like the Super Falcons, President Tinubu gifts Nigeria's D'Tigress OON, 100,000 and a plot of land for Afrobasket triumph

President Bola Tinubu celebrated the achievement of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team known as D’Tigress.

On Monday, August 4, 2025 upon their return from Ivory Coast the President announced a series of rewards following their historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.

The team secured with an impressive 5-0 record under the leadership of coach Rena Wakama.

Just like the Super Falcons, President Tinubu gifts Nigeria's D'Tigress OON, 100,000 and a flat apartment for Afrobasket triumph
Nigeria's D'Tigress are 5-time consecutive champions of AfroBasket after defeating Mali 78-64 in Côte d'Ivoire.

In the final, they overcame Mali 78-64 to set a new record as basketball champions on the continent.

President Tinubu rewards D'Tigress

President Tinubu has pledged $100,000 to each member of the D’Tigress squad.

Nigeria's D'Tigress are 5-time consecutive champions of AfroBasket after defeating Mali 78-64 in Côte d'Ivoire.
Nigeria's D'Tigress are 5-time consecutive champions of AfroBasket after defeating Mali 78-64 in Côte d'Ivoire.

Additionally, the coach and technical staff will receive $50,000 each for their pivotal roles in guiding the team.

The President has announced that both players and officials will be conferred with the prestigious National Honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

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Nigeria's D'Tigress are 5-time consecutive champions of AfroBasket after defeating Mali 78-64 in Côte d'Ivoire.
Nigeria's D'Tigress are 5-time consecutive champions of AfroBasket after defeating Mali 78-64 in Côte d'Ivoire.

President Tinubu has directed the allocation of one plot of land to each player and member of the technical staff under the government’s Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.

This comes after Nigeria’s women’s football team the Super Falcons received similar national honors and rewards following their WAFCON victory.

The team is expected to be hosted to a dinner to celebrate their accomplishments.