The National Sports Commission (NSC) has eulogised former women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress’ captain, Sarah Ogoke, who officially announced her retirement from the team at the age of 35.

Ogoke’s retirement was announced in Lyon, France in front of her teammates in a colourful ceremony organised by Xejet, the official partners of the team.

NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, said the entire country is very proud of Ogoke and all she has done over one decade as a national team player.

“We are proud of you as a Commission and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is also very proud of you for all you have given to the country. 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 the girl-child all over Nigeria and beyond with your shared resilience, determination and purpose as a player, a mother, a wife and a doctor.”

On his part, NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, described Ogoke as a living legend in Nigerian basketball whose inspiring story is a perfect picture to inspire the next generation of athletes across boards.

“We don’t have too many of Sarah Ogokes around and for us at the NSC, you mirror what Nigerian sports should truly look like. You excelled in all you do combining successful sports career with quality education as a medical doctor and a successful married life,” he stated.

Ogoke is a five-time Afrobasket champion with the D’Tigress, a success story that started since 2017.