2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s National Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket.
Recall that D’Tigress defeated Mali 78–64 in a gripping final on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Reacting via his X handle, Obi hailed the girls by describing them as true queens of the court.
According to him, the ladies were fearless, fast, and unstoppable on the basketball court, and they deserve commendation for making Nigeria proud.
He stated that making history by being the AfroBasket champions 5 times in a row is an achievement worthy of praise.
“Congratulations D’TIGRESS, you did it, you played like true queens of the court, fearless, fast, and unstoppable.
Again, you’ve made Nigeria proud, you’ve made Africa proud, and you’ve made history by being the AfroBasket champions 5 times in a row,” he wrote.
Obi further noted that he watched the players pour their heart into every game, stressing that the athletes showed the world what Nigerian excellence looks like.
He concluded by hailing coach Rena Wakama for her incredible leadership and immense belief in her team.
“To the players, thank you for giving us your absolute best, for pouring your heart into every game, and for showing the world what Nigerian excellence looks like. Your prowess on the court was exceptional.
To Coach Rena Wakama, thank you for your leadership, strategy, and belief in this team, you guided them like a true champion maker,” he added.
