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By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Nigerian female Basketball team, D’Tigress, to go to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, determined for a great outing.
The President gave the charge on Monday in a commendation message to the team, the team officials and the National Basket Ball Federation (NBA), for qualifying to be part of the tournament.
Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, noted that the Nigerian team, which is reigning African champion, had all it takes to make a global impact.
“President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with female Basket Ball team, D’Tigress, for qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, urging them to remain focused, determined and energized for a good outing at the tournament.
“President Buhari commends the sportsmanship and resilience of the team all through the qualifying stages, and in their trainings, saluting their courage in always putting out their best as they represent the country.
“Being the current African Champions, President Buhari believes the D’Tigress already has the talents that could make global impact in the sport, assuring that the Federal Government would ensure proper preparation and mobilization for all outings.
“The President also commends team officials and the National Basket Ball Federation (NBA) for the discipline and motivation of the D’Tigress,” the statement said.
