By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Igoche Mark has congratulated the D’Tigress over their 67-65 victory against France at the ongoing FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Serbia.
The keenly contested game saw the Nigerian ladies over coming a 17 points deficit during the first quarter of the game.
Congratulating the ladies,Mr.Igoche Mark,the NBBF President said the team showed the true spirit of a Nigerian by defying the odds to beat the fifth best Women’s Basketball Team in the FIBA rankings.
“Congratulations dear Champions,I have never doubted your abilities.Thank you for putting up a good fight.You have made the federation proud,the country is proud by your performance.You defied every odd to beat one of the best basketball team in the world,that’s the Nigerian spirit.
You have conquered Africa,this is the time to rule the world as we rooting solidly behind against Mali in your next game.Keep soaring higher.”Mark stated.
