Sports Minister Reacts To D'Tigress Loss To USA 

The Honourable Minister of youth and sports development Mr. Sunday Dare who have deemed it fit to watch virtually every games of Team Nigeria in Tokyo was on the stand again to cheer D'Tigress up, although they lost the match in question but was full of praise of the Team D'Tigress.

The D'Tigress lost to USA 72-81 in their first match of the event on Tuesday morning.

According to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare:

“I watched the game from the start to the end. Every moment. I saw players who can fight and they fought. From 20points disadvantage, I saw them climb back steadily.

"The height and built of the Americans not withstanding. The next game will be better. I trust them. They are like a family. Going up against the Americans like they did, our team is good and can be better”

D'Tigress will be back in action against France on Friday.