Basketball

Musa Kida Excited With D’Tigress World Cup Qualification

Published

4 years ago

February 13, 2022

..hails Sunday Dare for support to the team

President of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Musa Kida has expressed his excitement and satisfaction with the D’Tigress performances and qualification to the FIBA World Cup in Australia.

Kida was equally effusive in praises the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare for the Ministry’s support to the team by ensuring that they participated in the qualifiers. Kida noted that it is a vindication of all the efforts of his board in the last 4 years to lift the standard of the national teams, so that they can compete favorably on the global stage, while ensuring their total dominance on the African continent.

” D’Tigress rise to total dominance on the African continent and their record breaking quater final appearance at the last World Cup in Spain, was not a fluke, as the hard work and careful planning by my board eventually paid off handsomely,” he remarked.

He stressed that the D’Tigress will shock the world in Australia at the World Cup, as his board will leave no stone unturned to prepare the team well to do the country proud.

Engr Kida also assured that with the court case that stopped his board from organizing the premier league for over 3 and half years of his 4 years term dispensed with, an all round robust program, to make the domestic leagues the best in Africa and one of the best in the world will commence very soon.

“We’re excited with D’Tigress for the impressive performances in the Serbia World Cup qualifiers that saw them qualify for the World Cup in Australia. We also appreciate and thank Chief Sunday Akin Dare, who is always on ground to support the team.”

Kida went ahead to reiterate the commitment of his board to the welfare of genuine players and officials. While reassuring that he will use this term in office to unite all genuine basketball stakeholders within and outside Nigeria to ensure lasting peace in the federation for sustainable growth and all round development of the game in Nigeria.

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Nigeria @ 65: Igoche Mark Pays Homage to Nigerian Athletes for Contributions

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6 days ago

October 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday October 1, Basketball Promoter and Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has commended the country’s athletes for their outstanding contributions.

In a heartfelt message, Mr. Mark praised active and retired athletes for consistently putting Nigeria on the global map through their dedication, hard work, and achievements. “Your dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only brought us pride but have also inspired a generation of Nigerians,” he stated.

The Sports Administrator urged the National Sports Commission to establish a platform to celebrate these athletes and recognize their invaluable contributions to Nigerian sports. He emphasized the need to honour their legacy and provide a framework for their continued involvement in sports after retirement.

To support athletes in transition, Mr. Mark recommended that “retirement plans be implemented to ensure a seamless transition into life after sports. This would enable athletes to plan for their future and maximize their post-athletic careers.”

Furthermore, he proposed a welfare package for retired athletes, including access to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment programs. “By doing so, we can show our appreciation for their service and ensure that they are taken care of,” Mr. Mark added.

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1, with the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” Mr. Mark’s sentiments echo the sentiments of many Nigerians who believe in the importance of recognizing and supporting the country’s athletes.

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