Tinubu Rewards DâTigress with OON Honours, $100k Each & Abuja Houses
President Tinubuâs Grand Gesture for DâTigressâ Historic Feat Nigeriaâs DâTigress have been rewarded by President Bola Tinubu after clinching their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title in Abidjan:â National Honour: Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) for each playerâ Cash Prize: $100,000 per team memberâ Housing Gift: Apartments in Abujaâ Coach Recognition: Rena Wakama, first female coach to win AfroBasket đŁď¸ VP Shettimaâs Tribute âDâTigress proves Nigerian women never fail in sports. Your unity brought this glory.ââ VP Kashim Shettima (representing Tinubu) đ Why This Victory Matters â 5-Peat Dynasty: Unmatched dominance (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025)â Historic Coach: Rena Wakama breaks barriers as first female title-winning coachâ Tinubuâs Pattern: Follows similar rewards for Super Falconsâ WAFCON win đ Full Reward Breakdown AwardDetailsNational HonourOON (Officer of the Order of the Niger)Cash Prize$100,000 per playerReal EstateAbuja apartments đ DâTigressâ Legacy 78â64 Final Win: Defeated Mali to secure the trophy Continental Supremacy: No African team rivals their streak Next Goal: 2026 FIBA World Cup qualification đ˘ Reactions & Celebrations […]