Junior D’Tigress Qualify for 2027 FIBA U19 World Cup
The National Sports Commission (NSC) congratulated the Nigeria U18 Women Basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, for securing qualification to the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in China. The team achieved this by defeating the host nation, Ivory Coast, with a score of 53-50 in the semifinals of the FIBA U19 AfroBasket.
Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the NSC, praised the girls for their resilience and commitment, especially in a challenging environment. He also commended the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by President Engr Musa Kida, for their ongoing success in developing the country’s national teams, particularly the women’s teams.
Olopade expressed confidence that the Junior D’Tigress would perform well in the upcoming AfroBasket final against Mali and assured that the NSC would collaborate with the NBBF to ensure the team receives optimal preparation for the World Cup.
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