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  • Buhari congratulates D’Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics

    Buhari congratulates D’Tigress for qualifying for 2020 Olympics

    President Muhammadu Buhari felicitated with female Basket Ball team, D’Tigress, for qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, urging them to remain focused, determined and energized for a good outing at the tournament.

    The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Monday.

    Buhari commended the sportsmanship and resilience of the team all through the qualifying stages, and in their trainings, saluting their courage in always putting out their best as they represent the country.

    The president believed that, being the current African Champion, the D’Tigress already has the talents that could make global impact in the sport.

    He assured the team that the Federal Government would ensure proper preparation and mobilization for all outings.

    The President also commended team officials and the National Basket Ball Federation (NBA) for the discipline and motivation of the D’Tigress.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria’s senior women’s national Basketball Team, D Tigress had on Saturday booked a ticket to the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo.

    The team qualified despite losing 64-70 to host-Serbia in their second group game at the FIBA Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament.

    Mozambique’s quest to qualify ahead of Nigeria suffered a heavy knock as they lost 49-124pts against current world champions- USA.

  • D’Tigress qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics

    Nigeria’s senior women’s national Basketball Team, D Tigress on Saturday booked a ticket to the 2020 Olympics Games in Tokyo.

    The team qualified despite losing 64-70 to host-Serbia in their second group game at the ongoing FIBA Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament.

    Mozambique’s quest to qualify ahead of Nigeria suffered a heavy knock as they lost scandalously 49-124pts against current world champions- USA.

    Nigeria was in command of the first quarter, which they won 22-21pts, their good works were undone in the 2nd and 3rd quarters as their inability to convert their chances saw Serbia work their way back into contention winning 22-12 and 16-12 to open a decent lead heading into the fourth quarter.

    The team tried to rally back in the last quarter after cutting down the deficit to just 4 points with less than two minutes to go, but two successive turnovers by Ezinne Kalu put a stop to that.

    Although, they picked the last quarter, 18-11, it was a case of too little too late against the host who on the back of a vociferous home support stood their ground to see out the game.

    Kalu led the charge for Nigeria with 20pts, 3 rebs and 2 stls while Promise Amukamara scored 15pts, 4 rebs on the night.

    Team captain, Adaora Elonu weighed in with 9pts of her own as well as 6rebs.

    68.75% conversion rate from 16 free throw attempts, 38.98% from field goal attempts and 41.03% success from the trey points line summarised the performance of the girls on the night that they found it difficult for their shots to drop against the Serbians currently ranked 7th in the world.

    On Sunday, Nigeria will take on USA in their last group game, which will have no effect on the 2020 Olympics qualification.

    The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has now set the record of being the only federation in Nigeria to have two teams at the Olympics.

  • African Games: D’Tigers, D’Tigress open camp in Abuja Friday

    The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) says the male and female basketball teams to the 2019 African Games in Morroco, will commence camping on July 5, in Abuja.
    NBBF Media Officer Afolabi Oni, disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, in Abuja.
    He said that the 3×3 National Team Head Coach Acha Ikwue, had invited eight home based players to D’Tigers camp to fight for the four available jerseys.
    They include Yahaya Abdul, Rivers Hoopers of Port Harcourt, David Godwin, Dike Azuoma and Okoh Subel, all of Kano Pillars.
    Others are Akintunde Moses, Agu Abuchi, Iduh Mathias, of Gombe State Bulls; and Ogunsemore Micheal, who is currently unattached.
    Oni said arrangements had been concluded for the team to camp at Bolingo Hotel in Abuja.
    For the D’Tigress, he said Coach Niagwan Jacqueline, invited Abel Chizi, MFM Basketball Club, Musa Murjanatu, Air Warriors of Abuja, Anaswem Jossett, Customs and Mac-Dangosu Theresa of FCT Angels.
    Umeh Nwamaka, and the duo of Okoro Ifunanya and Iornumbe Regina, from First Bank of Lagos, complete the list of players invited to camp.
    The 2019 African Games is scheduled for Rabat, Morocco from Aug. 19 to 31.

  • Photos: Buhari receives D’Tigress, showers them with cash gifts

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday shortly before commending the Federal Executive Council, (FEC) meeting met with the victorious female national basketball team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the president approved a sum of N1 million each for the team members and 500,000 for the team officials.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the D’Tigress conquered Africa in the 2017 FIBA Women AfroBasket tournament in Mali and also qualified for the 2018 FIBA Women Basketball World Cup in Spain.

    The team captain, Aisha Mohammed the reception and cash gift by the President would spur them to go for gold in Spain next year.

    Photos: Buhari receives D’Tigress, showers them with cash gifts

  • FIBA championship: Buhari felicitates with D’Tigress, to receive them in Abuja before FEC Meeting

    President Mohammadu Buhari will on Wednesday, before the Federal Executive Council (FEC), receive the victorious D’Tigress, the Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung hinted on Tuesday.

    Dalung, who alongside top members of the sport ministry hosted the new African queens on Tuesday, dropped the hint that the president will meet with the Afrobasket winners before attending the weekly FEC meeting.

    DTigress won all their matches at the competition and also qualified for the World Cup in Spain next year.

    The Minister of sport Dalung attributed the recent successes recorded in basketball and wrestling to the ongoing sports reforms by the ministry.

    The Minister commended the players and wrestlers for truly exemplifying the true Nigerian spirit which always thrives in the face of adversity.

    Dalung praised the team for making Nigeria proud adding that their victory was not by chance but as a result of well- articulated programs by the NBBF and NWF boards.

    “We congratulate DTigress, the technical crew and the entire management of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for winning the 2017 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket trophy.

    “You not only broke a 12 year old draught, but also won a ticket to the World Cup next year. This cannot be ascribed to luck, but weeks of hard work, planning and strategising by the board, technical crew and the players. We also applaud the wrestlers for winning silver at the World championship.

    “We are aware of the fact that the road to becoming the African Champions and booking a ticket to the World Cup was never easy. The federal government salutes these brave girls who have written Nigeria’s name on the global map once again after 12 years.”

     

  • 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.