Zenith Bank Plc, the sponsors of the Women’s Basketball League in Nigeria, have lauded the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
D’Tigress made history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympics.
They secured their spot by defeating Canada in their final group game, winning two matches against Australia and Canada and only losing to host nation France.
One of the stars of Nigeria’s performance is former MVP of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League, Murjanatu Musa, who was the best player when Air Warriors defeated MFM in the final of the league played in 2022.
While urging the team to continue the good work, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji OON, says as sponsors of the women league for so many years, they are happy with the progress of the team.
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“Thank you so much for putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians,” she said.
“The only thing that doesn’t look at tribes, religion or sex is sports, something that always bring all of us together as a country, and I am happy the ladies are doing that in France.
“Yes, you might be thinking you are facing USA in the quarterfinals, but I want you to continue playing your game and trust in yourselves. We are solidly behind you, same as all Nigerians and expecting you to give your all in the next game.”
Nigeria will be facing USA in the quarterfinal stage of the Games as they looking forward to another shock win that will take them to another historical semi-final stage.