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August 9, 2019
TheNigeria Basketblla federal has released names of players that will do battle inthe FIBA Afrobasket for Women in Senegal, 24 hours to the commencement of thechampionship.
TheD’Tigress list has Akhator Evelyn, captain, Elonu Adaora, Ibekwe Ifunanya.Aisha Balarabe, Nyingifa Atonye, Macaulay Victoria, Amukamara Promise, KaluEzinne, Imovbioh Sarah, Ogoke Sarah, Edeferioka Elo and Nwajei Jasmine.
Mostof the players were at the World Championship with few new faces added to theteam.
Theteam’s General Manager Mactabene Amachree who made announcement expressed hopethat the team would retain its title in Senegal.
Accordingto her, Coach Otis and his Tigress are ready to Rumble in the Jungle of Senegalin order to defend their title.
TheAfrobasket is also the beginning of the chase for 2020 Olympic first phaseticket, while second phase takes place in February next year.