The Federal Government has fulfilled its promises to D’ Tigress for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship.
Rena Wakama’s side edged out Mali 78-64 in the final of the competition last August.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a cash reward of naira equivalent of $100,000 to each player, and $50,000 equivalent for the coach and each technical team member at the end of the tournament.
Tinubu awarded each player, and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
He also directed the allocation of one flat for each player, coach , and technical crew member.
The documents of Houses and National Honours were presented to the players, and technical crew members by the Chairman of National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko, and Director General Bukola Olopade in Lyon, France on Monday.
D’Tigress are currently competing at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Lyon, France.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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