BASKETBALL: D’Tigress Makes History with Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title
Oru Leonard
The Nigeria Women’s Basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by winning the Afrobasket championship for the fifth consecutive time. The team defeated Mali 78-64 in the final, held at the Palais de Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
National Sports Commission’s Reaction
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has described the team’s feat as monumental. NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the team for their consistent performance and dedication to Nigerian sports.
“The Passion President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has for Nigerian Sports is already paying off with consistent international success of most of our national teams,” said NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko.
“This is not an easy record that our girls have set, and we are determined to keep it up in all our sports,” also said Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade.
The D’Tigress team is expected to return to Nigeria on a chartered flight by 2 pm on Monday and will be welcomed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa.
