The Federal Government has congratulated Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on their impressive 77-59 victory over Madagascar in the opening fixture of the 2025 AfroBasket in Luanda, Angola. National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko praised the team’s performance and commitment, urging them to prepare for tougher challenges ahead. “While watching the match, I remembered your promise to deliver the trophy when I visited your camp before you left. In this match, I saw the commitment, meaning that you have truly matched words with action,” Dikko said. He expressed confidence in the team’s ability, stating, “Your quality had never been in doubt. And in this form, it will take something extra to stop you”. Dikko also conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s full backing for the team, saying the President is expecting to get his hands on another trophy. NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade also commended the team’s performance, encouraging them to stay focused.
