By Mercy Gadia Adi
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated D’Tigress, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, on their historic win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire.
The team claimed their seventh continental title and fifth consecutive championship, defeating Mali 78-64 in the final.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, attributed the team’s success to Nigeria’s growing dominance in women’s sports and the current administration’s increased investment in sports development.
“Winning the title five times consecutively speaks volumes of consistency, talent, and commitment of D’Tigress. This is a proud moment for all Nigerians and underscores the importance of President Tinubu’s renewed focus on sports,” Amadu who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency stated.
He commended the Nigeria Basketball Federation, the National Sports Commission, and the Federal Government for their roles in the team’s success. He expressed confidence that the players’ efforts would be duly recognized and rewarded.
This victory marks a golden period for women’s sports in Nigeria, following the Super Falcons’ recent win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. D’Tigress has also qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.