Nigeria’s women basketball team, D’Tigress celebrating their victory over Argentina team at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s women basketball team, D’Tigress, who recorded their second -straight win at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain with a hard-fought 75-70 victory over Argentina.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President’s congratulatory message is contained on his official twitter handle, @MBUHARI, posted on Tuesday night.
The President said the nation was proud of their performance so far in the competition.
He said: “Congratulations to our women basketball team, D’Tigress, who today won their second game in the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup.
“We are proud of you, and of what you have accomplished so far.”
ALSO READ: FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress bag q/final ticket
The keenly contested Nigeria – Argentina game, played at the San Cristobal de la Laguna, Tenerife, saw the Nigerian side take the first quarter 19 – 13.
The Argentines, who before the match against Nigeria were defeated in their first two games against Turkey and Australia, showed some intent in the second quarter with a 16 – 13 edge over D’Tigress.
However in the final quarter D’Tigress kept their nerve to win 24–22.
The Monaco decider was the first meeting of the top two in the world since…
“I’ve been chasing you for the last 10 years. When you’re ready, you come and…
The hosts' win meant they leapfrogged Newcastle into 13th place, as Howe's team fell to…
He held the WBA super-lightweight title in 2019, and the WBC super-lightweight crown from 2022…
Union Berlin are 11 points clear of the automatic relegation zone with five matches remaining...
The Nigeria U18 team showcased dominance and tactical superiority in the final, defeating the Ivory…
This website uses cookies.