The reigning African champions will face Los Angeles Sparks in their first game on April 25.
The FAME Foundation, on Friday, organised its ninth annual football tournament in Abuja to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration.
The president encouraged all athletes to be determined and aim for the gold during the games.
D’Tigers aim to follow the path of D’Tigress, who reign as Africa’s women’s basketball champions.
Mr Tinubu said the players reminded the nation of the power of sports to unite a diverse nation.
The team will be received by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa afterwards.
“To God be the Glory for yet another victory for Nigeria as you bring home the second trophy won by the nation in two weeks,” said Mrs Tinubu.
Forty-eight hours before the final, D’Tigress had been pushed to the limit by Senegal in a dramatic semi-final clash.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their qualification for the finals of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire
D’Tigress will face Mali in the final on Sunday.
