Afrobasket Qualifiers: NBBF hails D’Tigers despite losing to Libya
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has extolled the performance of Nigeria’s senior male national basketball team, D’Tigers, after losing 82-89 to Libya at the FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers in Tunisia.
This is contained in a statement by Akeem Busari, the media coordinator of the NBBF, obtained by journalists on Saturday in Lagos.
”We applaud their patriotic dedication to the call to serve the country, which was confirmed at extremely short notice.
”in spite of the challenges and unavailability of some other players of the team, who were withdrawn by their professional teams during the period of uncertainty,” he said.
He said that the NBBF board also expresses its sincere and genuine gratitude and appreciation to the minister of sports development, John Enoh.
”The minister gave his consent for the team to participate in the all-important Afrobasket qualifiers in Tunisia.
“The NBBF also expressed its immense appreciation to its various vendors and creditors for helping to facilitate the participation of the national team in the tournament,“ he said.
He said that the federation thanked the vendors and creditors for providing all the necessary logistical support, even at short notice, in spite of the challenges facing the NBBF and the ministry of sports.
“The NBBF also expressed its confidence in the abilities of D’Tigers to come up good in subsequent matches by improving on their game.
“It enjoined all Nigerians to rally around the team as the D’Tigers continue in their quest to make Nigeria proud and to qualify for the 2025 Afrobasket championship,“ he said.
He said that the federation was working hard to ensure that all steps were put in place by the ministry and NBBF to ensure a seamless execution of the tournament.
D’Tigers will play their next group game against Uganda.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Health
WHO warns of global health workforce gap
The World Health Organisation has said one in four doctors is nearing retirement age, warning of a global health workforce gap.
Agriculture
Nigeria tells UN food availability means little when families can’t eat
Nigeria has warned that increasing food production alone cannot eliminate hunger if millions of households remain unable to afford nutritious meals.
Lagos
FRSC orders probe into Otedola Bridge tanker explosion
According to Mr Mohammed, the crash reminded everyone that the consequences of irresponsible driving extend far beyond the driver and the vehicle.
Heading 4
103 ISWAP terrorists killed in air strikes in North-East: Military
Mohammed Goni, the acting spokesman for Hadin Kai operation in the North-East, said the operation lasted 18 days.
Hot news Home top
Tinubu hails son Seyi, Nigerian youths for backing his government
“To my son, Seyi, I have watched what you have started with the City Boy Movement. You did it quietly. You did it humbly. You did not ask for a title or an office,” said Mr Tinubu.
Abuja
Tinubu extends tenure of Nwakuche, Nandap
“President Tinubu commended Nwakuche and Nandap for the reforms achieved under their leadership and charged them to consolidate these gains,” the presidency said.
