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President Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress On Historic Qualification

Written by Basirat Memudu

 

President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Nigeria’s D’Tigress on qualifying for the quarter-final of the women’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

D’Tigress is the first African team in basketball to play in the quarter-finals at the Olympics.

A statement by the special adviser to the President on Media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale said the President commends the team for their uncommon demonstration of resilience, teamwork, and diligence.

President Tinubu also commends the coach and managers of the team for their dutifulness and dedication.

The President enjoins the brave Tigress not to rest on their oars until the final victory is won.

President Tinubu assures the team and the entire Nigerian contingent at the 2024 Olympics of his support as they fly the nation’s flag at the global sports event.

Report By Bello Wakili