The team will be received by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa afterwards.
“This 10th cup did not just come up in the last competition. We are the pioneers of this great achievement,” Maureen Madu said.
“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.
The governor used the opportunity to challenge women and young girls to brace up and compete for the best.
Forty-eight hours before the final, D’Tigress had been pushed to the limit by Senegal in a dramatic semi-final clash.
Oladele stated, “I feel great about this win, and it is all about hard work, determination and focusing on your goals.’’
Lookman stated that he had worn the shirt with pride and represented the club with passion, “even in moments where things haven’t been easy behind the scenes.”
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
Ajibade captained the Super Falcons to a tenth historic WAFCON title in Morocco.
D’Tigress will face Mali in the final on Sunday.
