Olopade hails D’Tigers on Afrobasket 2025 qualification
By Olaolu Joseph
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has congratulated Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on securing qualification for the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket tournament.
Nigeria, the 2015 Afrobasket champions, staged a remarkable comeback after starting the qualifiers with three consecutive losses. The team delivered outstanding performances against Libya and Uganda to keep their hopes alive before sealing their qualification with a convincing 77-62 victory over Cape Verde in their final game on Sunday.
Honourable Olopade commended the team’s efforts and resilience throughout the qualifiers, reaffirming the NSC’s commitment to supporting Nigerian basketball.
“This qualification is a testament to the talent and determination of our players, coaches, and the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). The National Sports Commission remains dedicated to ensuring that Nigerian basketball continues to thrive on the global stage,” he stated.
The DG further emphasized the importance of early preparations to ensure a strong outing at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament.
D’Tigers will now shift focus to their preparations for the competition, aiming to make a significant impact when the tournament tips off in August.
This year’s tournament will be the 31st edition of the FIBA Afrobasket, with Tunisia as the defending champions.
The tournament will be hosted by Angola for the fourth time, from August 12 to 24, 2025.
