Basketball: Kida Rallies Support For D'Tigers

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Nigerian Basketball Ball President, Engr Musa Kida has advised Nigerians home and abroad to rally behind the D’Tigers as they resume their FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Friday(today) against Cape Verde.

While giving this charge, Engr Musa Kida said the support of Nigerians is key to the morale and performance on and off the court as they target finishing strong in Group A.

“We must all come together as Nigerians to support the team so that we can advance to the next round. I am in touch with the team.

“The mood in camp is high because the boys are ready to make the country proud”.


“All the players on the team are Nigerians representing the country. Reactions have trailed the list.
“These reactions have been noted. These are players that the technical crew believes can get the job done during this window and we must give them our full support”.

Kida assured fans and stakeholders that the federation would leave no stone unturned to ensure that D’Tigers book a ticket to the next FIBA World Cup.

“We are one of the best teams in Africa, we have to be at the world cup. As a federation, we will do everything within our power to deliver the world cup ticket”.

Nigeria sits atop group A with five points from three games.

The top three teams from each group will advance to the second round.

The federal government of Nigeria through the ministry of Youth and Sports Development had imposed a two year self ban on Nigeria's Basketball due to the leadership tussle in the NBBF but had to rescind the decision after the leadership tussle was resolved.

Credit: Africatopsports

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