Afro basketball Championship: WE Are Proud Of You, Dikko Tells D’Tigress
Chairman National Sports Commission Mallam Shehu Dikko has commended the resilience and commitment of D.’Tigress after reaching the final of the Afro Basket.
Speaking after the team semi-final win over perennial rival Senegal,Dikko said the team have all what it takes to win a fifth straight title .
He urged the Coach Rena Wakama tutored team to display another solid performance when they meet Mali in today’s final at the palais de sports in Treichville, Abidjan.
“We are proud of our girls ,they have shown enough bravery and resilience to reach the final .They have proven to be good ambassadors of our country and we are hopeful that they will return home with the trophy.
The Commission will continue to support all our national team to ensure they represent the country well and bring home the trophy.
The Federal Government understands the passion of Nigeria when it comes to sports especially as a unifying factor and this is why the sports commission will continue to support our youths through sports .
