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2019 FIBA champions: Buhari congratulates D’Tigress
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, for emerging champions at the 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Championships in Dakar, Senegal.
The president in a message on his Twitter handle described D’Tigress’ as African Champions adding that they have conquered the continent one more time.
“Congratulations, @DtigressNG. African Champions again! You have risen to the occasion and conquered the continent one more time.
“We are very proud of what you have accomplished. The entire country rejoices with you,” the tweet read.
D’Tigress thrashed host Senegal 60-55 points in the final to retain the title they won in 2017 and their fourth overall.
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D’Tigress began the first quarter with 14-10 points; second quarter 18-14 points and third quarter 18-13 points. The Senegalese fought back in the fourth quarter 18-12 points but it was a little too late as the D’Tigress coasted home to victory.
Evelyn Akhator, D’tigress center, posted 14 points 9 rebounds 1 assist and 2 steals to emerge top performer for Nigeria while Marie Diop earned 12 points 5 rebounds 1 assist and 1 steal for Senegal.
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