As reactions continue to trail the performances of the Nigerian women’s basketball team loss to the USA yesterday at the Paris Olympics , Nigeria’s sports minister, Senator John Owan Enoh has showered encomiums on the team and every member of Team Nigeria contingent that gave their very best.
In a released statement Senator Enoh said: “D”Tigress made the nation proud and there’s no shame losing to the world number 1 ranked team. They struck a high note, made a statement even at the quarter final match with 74 – 88 . The first African team ever to get to the quarter finals ,they have moved four ranks up on the power ranking table .We are proud of them.Their games have been spectacular.
Ese Ukpeseraye was the only African cyclist amongst the 30 cyclist at the Olympics, Uchenna Ogazi , after 36 years made the finals of the men’s 400m race and Favour Ofili had a good run and has shown great dexterity .
Let’s keep rooting for our athletes.
