NSC Hails Junior D’Tigress, Targets Strong World Cup Campaign In China

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s U18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, on securing qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in China.
The Nigerian youngsters booked their place at the global tournament after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 53-50 in a fiercely contested semi-final of the FIBA U18 Afrobasket.
The victory also earned the Junior D’Tigress a place in Sunday’s final against Mali, where they will battle for the continental title.
Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the players for their resilience and composure in overcoming the hosts in a difficult semi-final encounter.
Olopade said the team d...