D’Tigresses WNBA Tour is long-term investment – Ugo Udezue

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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D’Tigresses WNBA Tour is long-term investment – Ugo Udezue

Ugo Udezue, Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, described the D’Tigresses WNBA Tour as a long-term investment. The Nigerian women's national basketball team lost their first two matches against the LA Sparks and Minnesota Lynx but is set to play against Portland Fire on May 3. Udezue emphasized the importance of integrating young talent to secure the team's future, especially with the upcoming 2026 FIBA World Cup in Germany.

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