D’Tigress AfroBasket 2025 win rewarded with N200m by Zenith Bank after their unbeaten run to a fifth straight continental title
D’Tigress AfroBasket 2025 victory has been celebrated in grand style, as Zenith Bank fulfilled its N200m pledge to the Nigerian women’s basketball team.
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The financial giant, title sponsor of the Nigeria Women Basketball League for 18 years, honored its commitment after D’Tigress successfully defended their trophy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The champions were warmly received by the bank on arrival, where the announcement was made official.
On social media, the team expressed gratitude, posting: “Promise made, promise kept. Zenith Bank has redeemed their pledge to the D’Tigress.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the management and especially the GMD, Adaora Umeoji, a true pillar for women in sports. Thank you for standing with our Queens.”
Under coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress had a flawless AfroBasket campaign, dominating Rwanda in their opener, edging Mozambique in the quarterfinals, and powering past Cameroon and Senegal before sealing glory with a 78–64 win over Mali in the final.
This historic triumph marked their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh continental crown overall, following earlier victories in 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023.
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Zenith Bank’s fulfillment of its N200m promise not only underscores its commitment to sports development but also serves as a powerful inspiration for women’s basketball in Nigeria.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
