Sarah Ogoke has stepped down from her role as captain of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, retiring from international play.
Ogoke’s retirement was announced in Lyon, France on Monday in front of her teammates.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the entire country is very proud of Sarah and all she has done over one decade as a National team player.
” We are so proud of you as a Commission and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is also very proud of you for all you have given to the country,”Dikko declared.
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” Another person who is also extremely proud of you is our mother, the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who connects so much with how well you have inspired millions of Women and girl-child all over Nigeria and beyond with your shared resilience, determination and purpose as a player, a mother , a wife and a Doctor.
” I am particularly happy to witness this event here in Lyon and I want to thank the leadership of the NBBF and their sponsors Xejet for putting this together to honour and celebrate you for all you have done for our great Nation.
” It even gladens my heart more that you are retiring at a time like this where we have a President who does not joke with the wellbeing of Nigerian athletes and this is why you are retiring with a national honour and other incentives”.
Ogoke won the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title five times with the D’Tigress.
The 35-year-old will make her final appearance for D’Tigress against Germany at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World cup Qualifying Tournament on Tuesday (today).
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Does our Queen have a national Honor? Nigeria needs to honor this hero of ours. The Queen deserves it all!
Thanks Dr Sara Ogoke! We salute you and the spirit of greatness you brought to the team! Ada, we really appreciate you!