MARGARET CHIDERA
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has applauded D’Tigress for emerging as African Champions, four consecutive times, following their thrilling 84-74 win over Senegal in the final of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, in his congratulatory message to the Team, said Nigeria was proud of their performance at the competition.
He stated further that Saturday’s victory by D’Tigress was historic, especially as the
team waited for 12 years with no title to show for their efforts.
“D’Tigress ended the drought as they were crowned champions in 2017.
The team then followed up with victories in 2019, 2021 and now 2023 in amazing fashion.
“The Rena Wakama- led Team has indeed made us proud. Let me emphatically inform you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is proud of you and is congratulating you. Nigerians are proud of you. You have indeed made us proud.” He said.
The Permanent Secretary explained further that D’Tigress has become the only second team ever, after Senegal to win four consecutive titles at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Competition.
While applauding the fighting spirit as well as commitment of the Team which earned them the well deserved victory, Alhaji Ismaila called on other athletes representing the country at the various global competitions to also strive for podium finishes.
He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the full implementation of all sporting policies, initiatives, programmes and projects for the empowerment of our teeming youth in line with the policy thrust of the present Administration
Ismaila further commended the officials of the Ministry and the technical crew for working assiduously towards ensuring that the country’s flag is hoisted high at the Competition.
