Victorious D’Tigress Arrive Nigeria  from Rwanda

2023 AFROBASKET

*Chairman House of Reps Committee on Sports,  congratulates D’ Tigress

Olawale Ajimotokan  in Abuja 

The four-time FIBA Women’s Afrobasket champions, D’Tigress of  Nigeria have arrived the country from Kigali,  Rwanda, where they defeated Senegal 84-74 in the epic final to claim their record matching 4-peat wins.

The team, which landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,  Abuja, on Sunday via Ethiopian Airlines was received by officials of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, led by the Director, Federation, Elites and Athletes Department (FEAD), Dr Simon Ebhojiaye.

The D’Tigress, won all their five matches at the tournament including the final triumph over the  Terenga Lioness of Senegal in the packed GK Arena in Kigali.

The Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Sports, Mohammed Manga , said in a statement that the Rena Wakama led -team will later last night be hosted to a light reception by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Meanwhile, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar,  has congratulated the D’Tigress on their triumph over Senegal .

The former general manager of Remo Stars FC commended the team  for  their sterling  performance at the AfroBasket  Championship  in Kigali, Rwanda.  

D’Tigress  team were  crowned champions  for the fourth consecutive  time as they  defeated Senegal by 84- 74 to emerge  champions in Kigali.

According  to  Abubakar: “Congratulations  to our  girls for winning  the AfroBasket  Championship. They are truly the champions  of Africa. 

“This victory  is heart warming and an indication  that D’Tigress  can rule the world  if given the opportunity. This shows that hardwork,  commitment  and team spirit pays. We are glad that these girls keep soaring. 

“We are indeed  proud of the team and we  will continue to give them necessary  support to excel. We celebrate a great team and their performance  should spur the Falcons to victory against England today in the ongoing  Women’s  World Cup in Australia and New Zealand “

He said players welfare must be given priority  so that they can be highly  motivated  to do the country  proud. 

“We shall continue to  give needed support to all sports so that Nigerian athletes  can attain their potentials.  If players or athletes  are properly  trained,  motivated and encouraged,  they can compete  with the best teams in the world. We will  encourage  every sports and not just football because Nigeria is a great sporting nation”

Hon. Adams called on stakeholders in Nigerian sports to continue to embrace peace  in order to ensure that  sponsors support sports development.

“Sports can  only thrive when there is peace among all stakeholders.  No corporate organizations  will invest their money where they don’t get returns on their investments. No investor will bring his money where there is crisis or infighting.

 “Let’s all come together  to restore Nigerian  lost glory by working as a  peaceful,  united entity. We should create the right synergy among all the stakeholders,” concludes the lawmaker.