Archives Tag: Basketball

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April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, ended their historic outing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France after an 88-74 point loss to the United States in the quarterfinals. Read more about Sports Nigeria entered the game after making history as the first African basketball team (male and female) to advance to … Continue reading Gallant D’Tigress Bow Out of the Olympics

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April 19, 2022

D’TigressNigeria women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, made history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games for the first time, after beating Canada 79-70 in their final group game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Read more about Sports Rena Wakama’s ladies went into the game as underdogs against a … Continue reading D’Tigress Make Olympic History After Beating Canada

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The Nigeria women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, recorded their first win in the Olympics in 20 years after beating Australia 75-62 in their first game at the global showpiece on Monday, July 29, 2024. Read more about Sports Rena Wakama’s women put up a spirited performance at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium to register their … Continue reading D’Tigress Beat Australia to Record First Olympic Victory In 20 Years

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SPORTS Top 10

April 19, 2022

  As we bid farewell to 2023, a year filled with challenges and triumphs, let’s take a moment to celebrate the remarkable achievements of some of Nigeria’s brightest sporting individuals across various sports. From the world of football to athletics, and basketball, these individuals have left an indelible mark on the global stage. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year

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April 19, 2022

  The D’tigress of Nigeria emerged victorious in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Final held at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, defeating the host team Senegal with a score of 84 – 74 points. Read more about Sports The D’tigress made a strong start to the game, securing a 19 – 10 point lead … Continue reading D’tigress Claim Fourth Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title

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April 19, 2022

An impressive World Cup qualifying tournament in Belgrade saw the West Africans move up a place in the world rankings. Read more about Sports The Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, moved up one place in the latest FIBA basketball rankings released on Monday, February 21, 2022. Nigeria moved from 15th to 14th spot on … Continue reading D’Tigress Ranked 14th In Latest FIBA Basketball Rankings

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Australia after beating Mali 73-69 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Read more about Sports The win meant the Nigerian side has qualified for the World Cup for the second time consecutively. A 90-76 loss to China … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Book FIBA World Cup Ticket

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian women have always lived up to expectations in the world of sports. 2021 was not a different year for Nigerian female athletes as they gave their best, as usual, in the competition front. Connect Nigeria presents some of the country’s finest female athletes who made a name for themselves in 2021. Read more … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Sportswomen Of 2021

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SPORTS Top 10

April 19, 2022

  In 2021, Nigerian athletes on the global and domestic front turned out really impressive for brands they represent and their fatherland. From football to basketball and athletics, these sportsmen made 2021 a fun-filled and interesting one for sports enthusiasts. We bring you, in no particular order, the Top 10 Nigerian sportsmen of 2021. Read … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Sportsmen Of 2021

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis continued with his superb form for Watford on Sunday, November 28, 2021. The Nigerian scored in the Hornets’ 4-2 loss to Leicester City but made history as just the sixth player to score five and assist five in 12 games or less in the English Premier League … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis

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April 19, 2022

  In the summer of 2021, former Nigerian basketball star, Ime Udoka, made the headlines after he was appointed as the head coach of the National Basketball Association (NBA) club, Boston Celtics. The move saw Udoka become the first Nigerian to coach an NBA side. Read more about Sports Udoka made history on the night … Continue reading Nigeria’s Ime Udoka Marks Debut As NBA Coach

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian and Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA forward, Nneka Ogwumike, has emerged as the recipient of the 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award. Winning the 2021 edition of the award meant the Nigerian became the first person that has won the prize for the third consecutive time. Read more about Sports The Los Angeles … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Nneka Ogwumike Wins The 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, made the headlines on Sunday, September 26, 2021, after winning the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship for the third consecutive time. D’Tigress beat Mali 70-59 to be crowned champions of the 2021 edition of the tournament on Sunday in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Read more about Sports With this win, … Continue reading Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Win Third Consecutive FIBA Afrobasket Title

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2021 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket on a brilliant note on Sunday, September 20, 2021, with a 67-50 points win over Mozambique. The Nigerians overcame a scary first two quarters to commence their title defence in brilliant style. Read more about Sports In football, Nigerian league giants, … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their 2021 FIBA Afrobasket championship campaign on a positive note after beating the Malian national team, 81-73 points, in their first group game on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Captained by Stephen Domingo, the D’Tigers were impressive throughout the duration of the game. Read more about … Continue reading 2021 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigers Beat Mali

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