Triumph followed celebration as Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, returned to Abuja from Abidjan on Monday after clinching their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title.
The victorious squad, under head coach Rena Wakama, was welcomed by jubilant fans at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The atmosphere was festive, with cultural performers, officials, and supporters cheering them on.
Having made history by defeating Mali in Sunday’s final, D’Tigress cemented their place as Africa’s most dominant women’s basketball team. This unprecedented fifth title further solidified their legacy in the sport.
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu hosted the team at the Presidential Villa. The President commended their “dedication, teamwork, and consistency,” emphasizing the significance of their feat to Nigeria’s global image in sports.
The celebration marks a defining moment not just for basketball fans, but for all Nigerians who take pride in sporting success and international recognition.
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