The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on securing qualification for the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket tournament.
This comes after the team’s impressive 77-62 win over Cape Verde in their final qualifying game.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers staged a remarkable comeback after starting the qualifiers with three consecutive losses.
They delivered huge performances against Libya and Uganda to secure their ticket to the Angolan capital.
Olopade commended the team’s efforts and resilience throughout the qualifiers, reaffirming NSC’s commitment to supporting Nigerian basketball.
“This qualification is a testament to the talent and determination of our players, coaches, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).
“The National Sports Commission remains dedicated to ensuring that Nigerian basketball continues to thrive on the global stage,” Olopade said.
As the D’Tigers prepare for the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship, Nigerian basketball fans will be eagerly anticipating their team’s performance on the continent’s biggest stage.
The tournament, scheduled to take place in Angola from August 12-24, will be the 31st edition of the FIBA AfroBasket, with Tunisia as defending champions.
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