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Sports - Basketball - All Teams Updated: July 13, 2021

Nigeria vs Argentina Basketball: ‘Nation Proud Of You’, Says Sports Minister After D’Tigers’ Win

By Ridwan Yusuf
July 13, 2021
Nigeria vs Argentina on Monday July 12, 2021.
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...D’Tigress team to play on Wednesday

The Minister of youth and sports, Sunday Dare has congratulated the excellent performance of Nigerian male basketball team, D’Tigers, on a second straight win, against world No.4, Argentina, on Monday.

AllNews reports that D’Tigers beat the Argentine team by a 23-point margin (94-71) recording a second major upset in three days

“Our players showed up for business and took care of business,” Dare said, according to a statement sent to AllNews on Tuesday morning by his media office. “Their performance in just these two games signpost the future of basket ball in Nigeria. I salute and commend their patriotism and the courage and confidence they have brought to the game. You continue to make Nigeria proud.”

Meanwhile, D’Tigress are expected to begin their friendlies as from Wednesday in Vegas. The ladies will be playing their first friendly game against Australia.

Dare says he has no doubt about the depth of talents and the game D’Tigress will bring on. He is sure they will show up for business too.

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Ridwan Yusuf

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