Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has joined the chorus of national celebration following the historic triumph of the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, who clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Musawa, who watched the electrifying final live at the Palais des Sports de Treichville, alongside the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and Minister of State for Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, described the victory as a “symbol of national greatness” and a powerful reflection of Nigeria’s rising dominance in global sports.
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Pride of a Nation
D’Tigress powered past Mali with a commanding 78–64 win, securing not just another trophy but their seventh overall AfroBasket crown, a feat no other African nation has achieved. Musawa praised the team’s relentless spirit, calling them “role models for millions of Nigerian girls who now see themselves in the champions.”
“I am thrilled to see the D’Tigress bring home the AfroBasket trophy for a record-breaking fifth consecutive time,” said Musawa. “Their victory is a testament to the power of determination, teamwork, and Nigerian excellence.”
She added that beyond sports, the D’Tigress have become a cultural symbol of female empowerment, unity, and ambition—qualities that align with the creative spirit Nigeria seeks to export to the world.
A New Legacy in Motion
According to the minister, the victory of D’Tigress is not only a moment of athletic achievement but also a beacon for the emerging Nigerian cultural identity, blending talent with tenacity on a global stage.
“Their success will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of Nigerian athletes and creatives,” Musawa noted. “It sends a clear message that Nigeria is a land of world-class potential.”
