Peter Obi Celebrates D’Tigress’ Historic AfroBasket Victory

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Gregory Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, over their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.

Obi celebrated D' Tigrees on his ‘X’ handle on Monday, praising the team for their resilience, skill, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

His words, “Congratulations D’TIGRESS, you did it,” hailing the team for their remarkable feat at the competition.

“You played like true queens of the court fearless, fast, and unstoppable”, he added.

D’Tigress have now clinched the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title five times in a row, a record that cements their legacy in African sports history.

 “Again, you’ve made Nigeria proud, you’ve made Africa proud, and you’ve made history by being the AfroBasket champions five times in a row.

“To the players, thank you for giving us your absolute best, for pouring your heart into every game, and for showing the world what Nigerian excellence looks like. 

"Your prowess on the court was exceptional.

“And to Coach Wakama, thank you for your leadership, strategy, and belief in this team. You guided them like a true champion maker,” 

According to Obi, the leadership of the head coach Rena Wakama, has been pivotal to the team’s continued success.