President Bola Tinubu has pledged $100,000 to each of the 12 D’Tigress player and an additional $50,000 to each member of the technical crew following their victory over Mali to secure a historic fifth consecutive title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The cash award came barely 24hours after the team led by United State-based coach, Rena Wakama, clinched the title at the Palais des Sports de Treichville after defeating Mali by 78 to 64.
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