Nigeria’s D’Tigress, led by captain Amy Okonkwo, receive a $100,000 reward from President Bola Tinubu following the team’s 2025 AfroBasket success. Okonkwo publicly describes the gesture as “life-changing” and acknowledges the support behind the award.
In her reaction, Okonkwo thanks Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, along with Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Basketball Federation. Both outlets frame the payment as part of a broader recognition package connected to the team’s tournament performance, with one report also mentioning additional elements such as cash, homes and honours beyond the $100,000 figure.
