President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s D’Tigress on qualifying for the quarter-final of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sunday Telegraph reports that D’Tigress will be the first African team in basketball to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympics.

According to a press release by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commended the team for their uncommon demonstration of resilience, teamwork, and diligence.

He also commended the coach and managers of the team for their dutifulness and dedication.

The President enjoined the brave Tigress not to rest on their oars until the final victory is won.

Tinubu assured the team and the entire Nigerian contingent at the 2024 Olympics of his support as they fly the nation’s flag at the global sports event.