Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning the African championship at the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s AfroBasket.
He commended the Coach Rena Makama-led female national team for defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a thrilling Afrobasket finals match on Sunday night, 3 August, 2025, at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday, 4 August, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, hailed D’Tigress for making Nigeria proud again by winning the competition for the seventh time in total and five times consecutively.
He said: “Congratulations to D’Tigress for making the nation proud again. I am so proud of our women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for bringing home the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship once again.
“Winning it seven times in total and five times consecutively is no small feat. It takes heart, discipline and grit. These women continue to show the world what Nigerian excellence looks like. It looks great and shines through.
“The leadership of Coach Rena Wakama has been truly remarkable. Steering this team to yet another championship shows what can be achieved when passion, strategy, and commitment come together.
“To our incredible hoopers, you are such an inspiration. You are role models for young girls across Nigeria who dream big, and we are so, so proud of you.”
