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Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Beat Senegal
Olympic Qualifier: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Beat Senegal
Nigeria’s Women Basketball team, D’Tigress, on Thursday defeated Senegal 72-65 to win their first game in Group A at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying event in Antwerp, Belgium…..CONTINUE RAEDING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The game saw the Afrobasket champions take the lead in the first quarter 20-18, but trailed Senegal 37-46 in the second quarter.
Senegal maintained the lead 57-49 at the end of the third quarter and trailing 57-49 heading into the last 10 minutes and looking low on energy, Nigeria dug deep.
They started the last quarter with an 11-0 run to swing the contest back firmly in their favour.
Amy Okonkwo led Nigeria with an incredible 21 points and 10 rebounds, demonstrating why she was named MVP of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in 2023.
Nigeria endured a real roller-coaster to finish up with a win.
They will meet the United States on Friday before facing Belgium on Sunday.
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Potential Presidential Impact: Nigerian singer B-Red stated during an Echoroom podcast interview that Nigeria could experience massive positive transformations if his father, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, ever ascends to the presidency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Mixed Feelings on the Race: While acknowledging his father’s compassionate nature and commitment to serving citizens rather than seeking wealth, B-Red admitted he would prefer his father avoid the grueling pressure of the highest office.
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Family Wealth and Intentions: Emphasizing that his family has long been financially secure, the artist stressed that any potential presidential bid would be driven entirely by a genuine desire to help people and meet public needs.
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Event Context: The revelation was made at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during the seventh national discourse hosted by ‘The Companion’, an association of Muslim men in business and the professions.
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Open Options: While affirming that he could easily return to the Senate via another party if he chose to, the veteran politician emphasized his deep gratitude for his long career and expressed peace with his current decision.
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