Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has applauded Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, following their remarkable achievement in clinching a fifth consecutive title at the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket Championship.
Obi, in a statement released Monday and titled "MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED," hailed the team's performance as a testament to resilience, teamwork, and the enduring spirit of Nigerian athletes.
"Congratulations, D'Tigress! You've once again proven yourselves as the undisputed queens of African basketball.
"Your victory is not just a win for Nigeria, but for the entire continent. To dominate this tournament five times in a row is no small feat, you've etched your names in history." Obi stated.
He praised the players' unwavering dedication and the energy they brought to every match, describing them as "fearless, fast, and unstoppable."