Chijioke Gabriel
Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have returned to the country to a hero’s welcome following their historic fifth consecutive title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The triumphant squad touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday, greeted by fans, sports officials, and members of the media eager to celebrate their unprecedented achievement.
With their latest victory, D’Tigress have become the first team in Africa to win five AfroBasket titles back-to-back, cementing their dominance in the continent’s women’s basketball scene. Their consistency, resilience, and undeniable teamwork have not only elevated Nigeria’s standing in the sport but have also inspired a new generation of young female athletes across the nation.
In recognition of their victory and national impact, the team is scheduled to be officially received by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. The symbolic reception underscores the importance of their success and the pride they have brought to the country.
While official celebrations are expected to continue, sports analysts and fans alike are already hailing this golden generation of D’Tigress players as one of the greatest in African basketball history. Their triumph comes just days after Nigeria’s Super Falcons also achieved a major win in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), making it a celebratory period for Nigerian women in sports.
As the team begins to reflect on their accomplishment and prepare for future challenges, calls have intensified for increased government support, improved infrastructure, and better funding for women’s sports in Nigeria. For now, however, the spotlight remains firmly on the champions — a team whose spirit, unity, and excellence have once again made the nation proud.