The Director General of the National Sports Commission
(NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball
team, D’Tigers, on securing their qualification for the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket
tournament.
Nigeria, the 2015 Afrobasket champions, staged a
remarkable comeback after starting the qualifiers with three consecutive
losses. The team delivered huge performances against Libya and Uganda to secure
their ticket to the Angolan capital before another convincing win over Cape
Verde 77-62 points in their final game on Sunday.
Hon. Olopade commended the team’s efforts and
resilience throughout the qualifiers, reaffirming the 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,” he stated.
The DG further emphasized the importance of early
preparations to ensure a strong outing at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament.
D’Tigers will now shift focus to their preparations
for the competition, aiming to make a significant impact when the tournament
tips off in August later this year.
This year’s tournament will be the 31st edition of the
FIBA AfroBasket, with Tunisia as defending champions.
The tournament will be hosted by Angola for the fourth
time between 12 – 24 August, 2025.
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