The basketball scene in Nigeria has now become the ‘Night of a thousand laffs’ as what seems to be a boys v girls quarrel has erupted between the D’Tigress and the D’Tigers, making the usually intense court battles seem like a playground spat.
The D’Tigress, proudly flaunting their four-time Afro-Basket championship status, have taken to the virtual court to sarcastically caution their male counterparts, the D’Tigers, against sprinkling any metaphorical ‘sand sand in their garri.’
In a comedic tweet that left fans chuckling, the Nigeria Women’s Basketball team issued a warning to the D’Tigers, urging them to avoid casting shadows on the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) following their recent disappointment in the Olympic pre-qualifiers.
The banter ensued after the D’Tigers’ challenging journey in the pre-qualifiers, held amidst the cheers of home supporters in Lagos, took a sour turn with a loss to Senegal on Monday. A continuation of their misfortune transpired against Mali on Tuesday night, culminating in a 77-66 defeat. The D’Tigers’ official handle was not having any of it as it blamed the NBBF for the poor performance.
However, with a touch of sarcasm that could rival any stand-up comedy routine, the D’Tigress official handle chimed in on Wednesday morning. The plea from the four-time Afro-Basket champions hilariously implored that the Basketball Federation be granted a moment to catch its breath.
The D’Tigress have not hesitated to point out their impressive track record achieved under the same leadership that the D’Tigers have held accountable for their recent losses.
In this unexpected clash of words, the D’Tigress have playfully wielded their achievements as a cheeky retort, reminding everyone that their success is a testament to the very leadership that the D’Tigers have found themselves scrutinizing.
Amidst the laughter echoing through the basketball scene, one must remember that the cane that was used to beat the first wife is on the top roof for the second.