The Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha (DAM) Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian sports by throwing its support behind D’Tigress at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
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As Nigeria’s reigning African champions continue their campaign on the global stage, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, President of the DAM Foundation, was present in Berlin to cheer on the team, joining other prominent Nigerian supporters in backing the country’s women’s basketball team.
High-Profile Nigerian Support in Berlin
The World Cup gathering brought together influential figures from Nigeria’s sports and business communities, reflecting growing private-sector support for the national team.
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Among those in attendance was Emmanuel Iza, Chief Executive Officer of XEJet, one of D’Tigress’ major corporate supporters.
Their presence highlighted the increasing role of Nigerian businesses and philanthropists in supporting athletes competing at the highest international level.
Meeting Global Basketball Leaders
Beyond supporting the team from the stands, the visit also created an opportunity to engage with some of basketball’s top administrators.
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Dr. Mustapha met with Ugo Udezue, Board Member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Anibal Aurelio Manave, President of FIBA Africa and Andreas Zagklis, FIBA Secretary General.
The interactions underscored Nigeria’s growing presence within international basketball circles as stakeholders continue working to strengthen the sport’s development.
For the DAM Foundation, the visit represented more than simply attending a World Cup game.
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The foundation says supporting D’Tigress aligns with its broader vision of encouraging young Nigerian athletes, promoting sports development and helping create opportunities for future generations.
As the team continues representing Nigeria on one of basketball’s biggest stages, such gestures of support reinforce the belief that success in sports is strengthened when athletes receive backing both on and off the court.
D’Tigress Continue Their World Cup Journey
Nigeria’s D’Tigress remain one of Africa’s leading women’s basketball teams and continue flying the country’s flag at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
With supporters, sponsors and basketball administrators rallying behind them, the team carries not only the hopes of millions of fans but also growing institutional support aimed at advancing Nigerian basketball on the world stage.
