“Time to Play Nigerian Basketball” – D’Tigress Ezinne Kalu
Meanwhile, ahead of their second Group game against Mozambique today, fellow D’Tigress star and experienced guard Ezinne Kalu echoed similar sentiments, stating that the team still has more to offer.
Kalu, who was influential in the Rwanda game, is confident that the Nigerian ladies will turn out an even better performance in their next outing.
”We have to fix our mistakes first game. We got our nerves out and our tiredness out of our system.”
“Now it’s really the time to turn up and play Nigerian basketball. So we will go in, fix our mistakes and be ready for Mozambique,” Ezinne Kalu said.
D’Tigress are seeking a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title and remain firm favourites in the tournament, but the players insist they are focused on gradual improvement and cohesion with every game.
Up next, They face Mozambique by 5pm WAT as they continue their title defense in Abidjan.
