D’Tigress Captain Thanks Tinubu for $100,000 Rewards
Amy Okonkwo, the captain of D’Tigress, expressed her gratitude towards President Bola Tinubu after the Nigerian government completed the disbursement of cash rewards promised to the women's national basketball team. Each player received the naira equivalent of $100,000, while each official received $50,000.
The National Sports Commission confirmed that this payment fulfills the government's commitment following D’Tigress's record fifth consecutive FIBA Women's AfroBasket title in 2025. Okonkwo thanked President Tinubu, the First Lady, and sports administrators for ensuring the promises were honored.
She specifically acknowledged NSC Chairman Malam Shehu Diko, Director-General Bukola Olopade, and Nigeria Basketball Federation President Engineer Musa Kida for their support. In February 2026, during the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Lyon, France, players and officials received national honours certificates as Officers of the Order of the Niger (OON) and title documents for their apartments in Abuja.
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