Nigeria’s D’Tigers Pay Tribute to Late Sound Sultan As They Target $100,000 From Tinubu
- D’Tigers have honoured the late music icon Sound Sultan by wearing white shirts with his image during their training camp ahead of the AfroBasket Championship
- Aiming to reclaim the title last won in 2015, the Nigerian men face fierce competition from teams like Tunisia and Senegal
- The team also hope for a $100,000 reward from President Tinubu, following the precedent set for Nigeria’s women’s teams
The Nigerian men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have begun preparations for the 2025 FIBA Men’s AfroBasket Championship scheduled to be hosted by Angola.
Players of the squad were captured in white shirts adorned with a drawing of the late music icon, Sound Sultan, as a heartfelt tribute.
The team will also hope to emulate the success of their female counterparts, D’Tigress, who were rewarded with $100,000 each from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after they won the continental title.
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The D’Tigers’ camp is already bubbling with determination as the team prepares for the tournament starting later this month.
They are focused on reclaiming the AfroBasket title, which they last won in 2015, in a bid to put an end to a decade of lack of a continental title.
Having Sound Sultan on their shirts has sparked reactions from fans, as he was a passionate basketball enthusiast during his lifetime.
The Mathematics "Jagbajantis" crooner, who passed away in July 2021, was the founder of the Lagos City Stars basketball club, per All Africa.
His influence on Nigerian sports and culture remains profound, inspiring the players to perform with pride.
Under the guidance of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), D’Tigers are training rigorously to face tough competition from teams like Tunisia, Senegal, and hosts Angola.
As D'Tigers continue final preparation ahead of the continental championship, fans have continued to react to footage on X. ilujogbo wrote:
"I want one of those shirts. See the Genius in that image. “Sounds of times” the Sound Sultan! May God continue to bless your soul eternally."
@Adeoginni_ said:
"Those guys no get drive like the ladies at all - whether football or basketball. Call me whatever, I am a proud “he for she” bro."
@deepeeface added:
"Seeing them print Sound Sultan on their T Shirts just tore me up."
@Goderrandboy posited:
"Another 100k awaits us soon. Thanks D’Tigers for all you do for Sound Sultan & his family & Nigerians."
@RielTheos pleaded:
"Guys, don't let the girls shame you o. You and the Super Eagles got to up your games and dominate Africa."
@Essiensema posited:
"Guys, you've got to bring home the trophy. Our ladies have set the bar high now. We can't do less. Brotherhood is supporting this mission."
@ollaIdris prayed:
"Fascola LF, continue to rest in peace, my homie and a paddi. May Allah expand your grave and grant you paradise of higher rank."
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Tinubu honours D'Tigress
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rewarded each player of the D’Tigress team with $100,000 and a new apartment for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Tinubu also rewarded the team with the National Honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) award as a token of appreciation for their success.
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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