The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, on securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in China.

The Nigerian girls displayed remarkable resilience and determination in their semi-final clash against hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the FIBA U-18 Women’s AfroBasket, edging the Ivorians 53-50 in a hard-fought encounter.

The victory not only secured Nigeria a place in Sunday’s final against Mali, but also guaranteed the Junior D’Tigress a coveted ticket to the 2027 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup.

Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, praised the players for their impressive achievement, noting that overcoming the host nation in a challenging atmosphere demonstrated the team’s character, courage and determination.

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Olopade said the Nigerian girls deserve immense credit and accolades for rising to the occasion and securing the country’s place on the global stage.

He also commended the leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), led by its President, Engr. Musa Kida, for the continued progress recorded by Nigeria’s national basketball teams, particularly the women’s teams.

Olopade urged the Junior D’Tigress to maintain their focus and fighting spirit as they take on Mali in Sunday’s final, assuring them of the Commission’s support as they seek to crown their impressive campaign with the continental title.

” The Girls have done very well to secure their place at the Women’s World cup in China next year which shows their commitment, patriotism and discipline.Now that the World cup ticket has been secured , I have no doubt that they can win the Afrobasket in Sunday’s final against Mali,” Olopade told NSC media.

” As we have always done with every other sports, I want to assure the girls and the NBBF that the NSC will ensure they get the best of preparations ahead of the World cup in China. We will work closely with the NBBF to make sure the girls have an impactful campaign at the World cup”.

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