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Top 10 Sporting Individuals of the Year

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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D’tigress Claim Fourth Consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Title

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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D’Tigress Ranked 14th In Latest FIBA Basketball Rankings

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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Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Book FIBA World Cup Ticket

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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Top 10 Nigerian Sportswomen Of 2021

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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Top 10 Nigerian Sportsmen Of 2021

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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Weekend Sports RoundUp: Emmanuel Dennis

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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Nigeria’s Ime Udoka Marks Debut As NBA Coach

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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Nigerians In Sports: Nneka Ogwumike Wins The 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

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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Weekend Sports RoundUp: D’Tigress Win Third Consecutive FIBA Afrobasket Title

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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Weekend Sports Roundup

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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2021 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigers Beat Mali

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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2021 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigers Set To Take On Mali

April 19, 2022

  Head coach of the Nigerian senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, Mike Brown, has stated that his boys are ready for the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket set to commence in Kigali, Rwanda. The Nigerian side will start their campaign against the Malian national team on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, and coach Brown is not impressed with … Continue reading 2021 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigers Set To Take On Mali

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Olympic Update: Ogunbawo Sets New National Swimming Record

April 19, 2022

  Nigeria recorded a second win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after 17-year-old swimmer, Abiola Ogunbawo, won the heat 1 of the women’s 100m Freestyle with a Personal Best of 59.74s. Read more about Sports Ogunbawo, despite not progressing into the semis, set a new National Record as the first Nigerian to swim under one … Continue reading Olympic Update: Ogunbawo Sets New National Swimming Record

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Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress Suffer Defeat

April 19, 2022

  The action continued for Team Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the early hours of Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Nigerian table tennis star, and captain of Team Nigeria in Tokyo, Quadri Aruna, lost in the first hurdle to Gustavo Tsuboi 2-4 (15-13, 9-11, 6-11, 11-7, 7-11, 5-11) in the men’s singles 3rd round. … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: D’Tigress Suffer Defeat

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