Tinubu Rewards D’Tigress Players with $100,000, Apartments, and National Honours for AfroBasket Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded each member of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with $100,000, a new three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Housing Estate, and the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

The announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a reception at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, where he delivered the President’s message commending the team's dedication, unity, and exceptional performance.

In addition to the players, each coach and member of the technical crew will receive $50,000, a three-bedroom apartment, and the OON national honour. This reward follows D’Tigress’ recent victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, where they claimed their fifth consecutive and seventh overall title by defeating Mali 78–64 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Vice President Shettima praised the team’s mental strength and patriotic spirit, calling their success a testament to the potential of Nigerian women on the global stage. The event was attended by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Hajiya Nana Shettima, Chief of Staff Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and other top officials and sports dignitaries.

This reward package mirrors the recognition recently extended to the Super Falcons after their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations win and highlights the Tinubu administration’s commitment to celebrating excellence in women’s sports. Observers have hailed the gesture as one of the most significant acknowledgments ever given to a Nigerian women’s sports team, emphasizing its impact on youth empowerment, national unity, and sports development.

President Tinubu’s recognition of D’Tigress not only celebrates their continental achievement but also signals broader government support for the advancement of female athletes in Nigeria.