Former Nigerian basketball star, Ejike Ugboaja (MFR) has commended D’Tigress for their historic Olympic Games quarter-final qualification.
Ugboaja has also extended his commendations to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh for providing all the team needed for it preparation towards the three games so far played.
D’Tigress defeated Canada 79-70 on Sunday to secure Nigeria’s first-ever Olympics quarter-final ticket.
The first African basketball player ever to be drafted directly from the local scene to the NBA, Ugboaja was thrilled with the performance of the African Champions in their victory against Canada.
Ugboaja said: “I am very impressed by the performance of the girls so far, especially against Canada. Their success is a true reflection of their strength and character.”
However, Ugboaja who was also a former member of the immediate past Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) board has urged the team to sustain their momentum and make sure they write their name in gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
“We know you can do it, please go for the podium finish, you have made us proud, and we are all behind you,” he said.
“The Ministry under the leadership of Senator John Owan-Enoh has done well for the team and I know the girls are in their own way paying the country for believing in them,” Ugboaja said.
