Former D’Tigers captain and power forward, Olumide Oyedeji has declared that he will continue to remain proud of Nigeria’s D’Tigress performance in the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Spain.
Nigeria finished as the 8th best team and the veteran has given thumbs up to the ladies for the great job they did in the tournament.
Oyedeji congratulated the team’s management and players for their great achievement at the World Cup and their outstanding performance, expressing his happiness with the good results.
He praised the players’ performance and skills during the competition, lauding the national spirit of the team during the championship and their determination to achieve good results and contribute to the achievements of Nigeria.
He also affirmed his confidence in the ability of D’Tigress to achieve good results with efficiency and professionalism in future.
“The ladies are the most precious asset of our country, we count on you today and in the future and you will hoist the Nigerian flag, since the country has its pride through sports.”
“No doubt, it is a historic achievement and I wish to congratulate D’Tigress, and the basketball family. I’m sure that Nigeria have such kind of team that always bring pride,” Oyedeji said to Sports247.ng.