Sports Development Minister Senator John Owan Enoh has showered praise on the D’Tigress after the team defeated Australia 75-62 in a thrilling Olympic encounter on Monday morning.
This victory marked Team Nigeria’s first win at this year’s Olympics held in Paris, France.
The Nigerian women’s basketball team displayed incredible character in the game, defeating the super-basketball nation and the world’s number three nation to record a historic victory.
Australia’s Opals, five-time Olympic medallists, were powerless to stop the brave Nigerian women.
The first quarter ended with a score of 18-17, the second quarter ended with a score of 23-11, while the third and fourth quarters ended with scores of 10-19 and 24-15 respectively.
Senator Enoh expressed his pride and excitement, stating, “This victory is not just a victory; it is a monumental achievement. Our D’Tigress team has shown the world what can be achieved through determination and teamwork.
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βThey have made all Nigerians proud, beating the number three country in the world rankings.β
She added, βThe resilience and spirit demonstrated by our womenβs basketball team is a beacon of hope and inspiration for all athletes competing in Paris.
βTheir performance is a shining example of the excellence we strive to achieve in all sports.
βD’Tigress’ dedication and hard work have yielded spectacular results.
“This win will no doubt boost the morale of the entire Nigerian Team, and I am confident that this victory will bring more success in the future. Let us all support our athletes as they continue to strive for excellence.”
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