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  • 2021 AfroBasket: D’Tigers beat Mali 81-73 in opening group game

    2021 AfroBasket: D’Tigers beat Mali 81-73 in opening group game

    Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Wednesday beat Mali 81-73 in their opening match of the ongoing 2021 AfroBasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda.

    The Nigerian side, who were without most of their NBA stars paraded at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, got off to a good start winning the first quarter 28-12.

    Captained by Stephen Domingo of Lake land Magic in the U.S G-League, the team showed glimpses of a side thirsty for a win with some quick fast-breaks.

    The Malian team however rallied back in the second quarter to win it at 31-16, to go into half time just a point behind at 43-44.

    On resumption of the third quarter, D’Tigers upped their game to win 27-10 for a 71-53 lead.

    The Malians again showed they were no push-overs, coming strong in the fourth quarter to win it 20-10.

    But it was a little too late for them as the D’Tigers won the highly entertaining encounter 81-73.

    D’Tigers who are the number one-ranked team in Africa are in Group C alongside Mali, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire.

    Their next match is against Kenya on Friday at the same venue, the Kigali Arena.

    The 2021 AfroBasket which started on Tuesday ends on Sept. 5.

  • Dogara applauds D’Tigress for FIBA AfroBasket victory, qualifying for World Cup Tournament

    Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has hailed the national female basketball team, D’Tigress, on their victory over Senegal in the 2017 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Mali and for qualifying for the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain.

    The Speaker praised the doggedness of the team, for putting up an excellent performance in the final of the 2017 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament last Sunday.

    He noted that their victory portrays the spirit of determination of Nigerians, who are known to make outstanding successes, even in the midst of daunting challenges.

    “I salute members of the glorious team and urge them to hold on to this winning spirit. We are aware that our sports men and women are faced with enormous challenges but wish to assure that the House of Representatives will not relent in its effort to improve the welfare and working conditions of our sportsmen.

    “We, as a parliament, will support you in all ways we can as you prepare for the forthcoming FIBA World Cup,” he stated.