The Nigerian senior national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been charged to make the country proud at the 2024 Olympic Games which starts officially on Friday in Paris, France.
The sponsors of the annual national women’s basketball league, Zenith Bank PLC gave the charge over the weekend in Lagos.
It will be recalled that D’Tigress qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after participating in a qualifying tournament which was held in Antwerp, Belgium.
D’ Tigress played in Group B against Germany, Australia, and host nation Belgium before securing a berth in Paris.
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D’Tigress’ opening match will be on July 29 against Australia before facing the host nation France on August 1, 2024, and the final group match against Canada on August 4.
The Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji, has said the leading financial institution is expecting D’Tigress to perform optimally at the games.
“We know our team will be up against top national teams but we are hopeful they will do well. We want them to work hard and get good results for Nigeria and Africa,” Umeoji said.
“Zenith Bank is proud of D’Tigress because in close to two decades, we have been sponsoring the women’s basketball league which incidentally has produced a better percentage of the players in the national team.”
Head Coach of the team, Rena Wakama, is also optimistic that D’Tigress will do well at the games.
“Things have been going well in the camp in the last few days, as we have had great practice sessions and the girls are in great spirits,” she told the NBBF media.
“The girls are responding well to training and getting better, every day. And that’s what matters.
“I’m confident that the girls will display their talents when we get to Paris. I’m excited and looking forward to the games.”
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