Lagos-based pan-African sports brand Afasports, unveiled new uniforms for the glorious Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress as they embark once again, on the women’s Olympics qualifier in Belgium beginning February 8 to11 on their journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics games.
The reigning Afrobasket champions and consecutive four-time African champions, and the number-one team in Africa, face hosts Belgium, Senegal, and the USA, on the road to Paris.
The uniforms are designed and entirely produced in Nigeria by Afasport. Njamanze Nze’igwe, Afasports’ product designer, said the fabrics were curated from local sources and engineered to be tough, light, and sweat-resistant to give the players an edge during the games, and the vibrant colours reflect the optimism and bright future for D’Tigress and Nigeria.
Under the guidance of Head Coach Rena Wakama and General Manager Musa Adamu, the team has demonstrated remarkable leadership and skill.
Additionally, both Wakama and Adamu expressed gratitude towards Afasports for its unwavering support of the D’Tigress throughout the years. Their acknowledgment highlights the crucial role played by Afasports in fostering the team’s success and development over time.
As D’Tigress steps onto the global stage, adorned in a piece that resonates with the essence of their journey and the spirit of the continent they proudly represent, AFA Sports continues to make waves as a pan-African sports brand; this latest achievement underscores its position as a frontrunner in redefining sports apparel for the African market.
The unveiling of D’Tigress jersey marks not only a celebration of athletic prowess and a triumph for African creativity and innovation, but also a celebration of the best of Africa as we wish them success as they take on the best around the globe.
Meanwhile, basketball fans and lovers of the waves-making Nigeria women’s senior national team, D’Tigress, have been expressing their excitement and happiness over the new jerseys of the Afrobasket champions, since it was unveiled few days ago by AFA Sportswear company.
D’Tigress would be taking to the courts in the new resplendent and beautiful jerseys during the Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, taking place in Antwerp, Belgium, as they battle against Senegal, USA and host Belgium, on the road to Paris.
Renowned for its unique and refreshingly different styles and designs in the sports and leisure wears industry, Afasports, a Lagos-based Pan-African brand were equally credited for kitting the Nigeria men and women’s senior basketball teams to the last Olympic games.
According to Afasports’ products designer, Njamanze Nzeigwe, the fabrics were sourced locally and tailored to give the players the needed a light and refreshing comfort and edge during games.
Abia State-based basketball coach, Afam Daniels, can’t stop gushing in excitement, as he described the new jerseys, as beautiful and inspiring.
“Our ladies would enjoy playing in the new jerseys, as you can see, the colours are bright and attractive. I believe it’d encourage and inspire them to go out and compete confidently against their opponents,” he enthused.
Speaking on the new jerseys, basketball enthusiast, Kayode Samuel, said he can’t wait to get the new jerseys for his two teenage daughters who are budding basketball players.
“My daughters haven’t stop talking about the new jerseys for D’Tigress. They love basketball, and they want me to buy the jerseys of their idols for them. And of course, that shows our girls, would shine in the new jerseys. On behalf of other lovers of the game, we say, thank you to Afasports. I can’t wait enough to get the jerseys,” he remarked.
