AFA Sports, the official kitting outfit for the women basketball national team, D’ Tigress, at the weekend unveiled a new set of jerseys for the team, as they prepare for their 2019 Afrobasket title defense in Dakar, Senegal from August 9.
The unveiling ceremony at the corporate headquarters of AFA Sports featured members of the women’s team modeling the new jerseys to the admiration of the guests.
Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of AFA Sports, Ugo Udezue said the jerseys were designed to suit the weather condition of the host country, Senegal. He explained that the light texture of the jerseys would enable the players to excel in intense heat, saying a touch of African prints was also added to the jersey.
Udezue assured the players that the jerseys would aid them to their best performance, adding that all other attributes had been designed to make the team look smart on the court. Read more