Archives Tag: 2017 Afrobasket Chiampionship

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian senior men’s basketball team have failed to retain the FIBA Afrobasket Champions title after they were bested by co-host Tunisia on Saturday at the jam-packed 12,000 capacity Salle Omnisports de Rades Gymnasium. Tunisia hosted the tournament for the third time this year; in 1987 and in 2015 where D’ Tigers won the title. … Continue reading D’Tigers Relinquish Afrobasket Championship Title to Tunisia

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

For the first time since the tournament began, after two sequent wins against Cote d’ Ivoire and Mali, the Nigerian senior men’s basketball team D’ Tigers on Sunday suffered a defeat to DR Congo; maybe the third time isn’t always the charm. After winning the first two-quarters of the game; 20-19, and 17-15 to end … Continue reading D’ Tigers Defeated by Dr. Congo: 2017 Afrobasket Championship

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria defeated Senegal, the reigning champions in FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship by 54-58 points in their last Group B match of 2017 Afrobasket on Wednesday night in Bamako, Mali. The win signifies that Nigeria’s D’Tigress finished at the top of the group and will progress to the Quarter-finals with ease. The match was very crucial for … Continue reading Nigeria’s D’Tigress Set For Quater Final Stage of FIBA Championship

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