The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Musa Kida, has hailed the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dedicating D’Tigress’ historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship title to him.
Kida attributed the team’s continued success to the renewed momentum in Nigerian sports, inspired by Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
D’Tigress triumphed once again on the continental stage, overpowering Mali 78–64 in a thrilling final held at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The win not only secured their fifth AfroBasket crown in a row but also extended their remarkable unbeaten run in the competition to 28 games, a streak that dates back to 2015.
The match was a dramatic comeback for Nigeria after they fell behind 21–26 in the first quarter.
But D’Tigress, renowned for their tenacity, responded with three dominant quarters: 20–15, 20–15, and 17–8,a testament to the team’s mental toughness and tactical discipline.
“Tonight in Abidjan, our D’Tigress have done the extraordinary, Mission five has become Mission V Accomplished! Five AfroBasket titles in a row, and not losing a single match to any African national team is not just dominance, it is our legacy,” Kida declared.
“These fearless women have shown the world what it means to have the Nigerian fighting spirit: resilient, bold, and unstoppable. We proudly dedicate this historic victory to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose unwavering commitment to revitalizing sports under the Renewed Hope agenda has sparked a new era for athletes across the nation.”
“Your leadership continues to inspire every slam dunk, every rebound, every triumph. Nigeria stands tall tonight, not just as champions, but as a beacon of what is possible when hope is renewed and excellence is pursued.”
Since assuming leadership of the NBBF, Kida has overseen a golden era for women’s basketball in Nigeria.
Under his tenure, the team has clinched four of the last five AfroBasket titles and recently etched their name in Olympic history by becoming the first African women’s basketball team to reach the quarterfinals at the Paris 2024 Games.
