FG charges D’Tigress to retain Afrobasket title

By Daily Sports Nigeria on August 1, 2023

As the 2023 AfroBasket FIBA Women’s Competition unfolds in Kigali, Rwanda, the Federal Government has rallied behind the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, urging them to maintain their impressive performance and secure victory in the tournament.

D’Tigress exhibited their dominance by defeating Egypt 83-65 in their second Group D match on Sunday.

Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations and praised the team’s stellar performance since the beginning of the championship.

“We want to remind you that we are closely monitoring your exceptional performances in all the events our athletes participate in. So far, you are doing great. We are proud of you and want you to continue giving your all to maintain the lead and raise our nation’s flag high with podium finishes. We stand firmly behind you and commend you for making the country proud. Keep up the momentum,” he stated.

The Permanent Secretary also lauded the officials of the ministry, the Nigeria Basketball Federation and the team’s technical crew for their unwavering commitment in realising the government’s sporting initiatives, policies and programmes, all aimed at the empowerment and advancement of Nigerian youths through sports.

Ismaila expressed confidence that with the determination and skills displayed by the team at the competition, they were destined to clinch the prestigious trophy for a record equalling fourth consecutive time.

D’Tigress demonstrated their prowess by securing comfortable victories against DR Congo and Egypt in the first and second quarters, ultimately securing a spot in the quarterfinal stage of the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament.

The triumph against Egypt marked the third consecutive win for Nigeria over the North African team, having previously defeated them in 2015 and 2017. Notably, D’Tigress have triumphed in five continental championships, including the last three women’s AfroBasket competitions.

 

 

Source Punch Ng

Posted August 1, 2023


 

You may also like...
Barca ‘Not In Contact With Messi Over Return’...

Iheanacho Nominated For Leicester City Award

Coal City half marathon debuts in October

Real Madrid edge thriller against Bayern to reach...

Awoniyi ‘steps up’ fitness ahead pre-season

Fury Welcomes Joshua Sparring Offer Before Wilder Rematch...

 

Latest News NOC Hails Oshodi For Winning Africa Table Tennis Continental Top Post NOC Hails Oshodi For Winning Africa Table Tennis Continental Top Post Adesanya hails Ngannou as best heavyweight UFC fighter Flamingos will make Nigeria proud — Olowookere Davido, Burna Boy to feature in NPFL All-Star Game Car crash: Leverkusen explain Boniface’s health condition Kayode’s hat-trick delights Şanlıurfaspor POTM award thrills Flamingos’ Chidi Dubois warns Joshua ahead of rematch Osimhen’s bicycle kick goal work of art — Galatasaray NPFL: Remo beat Insurance to go top Victor Osimhen appreciates his decision to join Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, adding that he didn’t want anyone to decide his future. The Nigeria striker made this assertion while reflecting on his protracted summer transfer saga that saw Napoli desperately sell him off to Al-Ahli and Chelsea in the embers of the window, with the latter his long-term choice destination offering peanuts for his signature. The 25-year-old said that he was prepared to remain at Napoli for another three or four months and secure a move to one of his suitors in January, reiterating the relief ushered by the Galatasaray offer. “I had plans to stay there and wait for three or four months and leave in January, but I think for me it was fair also to stay there because I wouldn’t let anyone decide for me,” Osimhen told Turkish media, including TRT Spor, from the Galatasaray training centre.

 

Most Read Rangers International going, going . . . (55,125 views) Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (46,247 views) Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (44,326 views) Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (43,969 views) Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (43,911 views) Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (43,861 views) Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (43,702 views) NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (43,272 views) Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (42,311 views) Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (41,021 views) Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (39,472 views) John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (38,894 views)

 

Phone numbers

Tel: +234(0)8066020976
+234(0)8055068145
+234(0)7013416146
+234(0)8094272884

Email addresses

info@dailysportsng.com
support@dailysportsng.com
publisher@dailysportsng.com

Office address

No 3, Adetoun Close, Off College Road, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
Website: www.dailysportsng.com

Social Media