Archives Tag: Basketball

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

By achem

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

D’Tigress proved themselves dominators, and a formidable opponent to any team around the world after going through the tournament unbeaten and finally overthrowing the defending champions Senegal 65-48 to win the trophy and secure a ticket to represent Africa at the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Spain. Truly Africa’s giants. Following their win … Continue reading Roar! Lionesses Roar! D’Tigress

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s national men basketball team, D’Tigers, made history on Sunday in Tunisia when they defeated Angola 74-65 in the 2015 Afrobasket Championship final to be crowned African Champions for the first time. Prior to game, Nigeria had never beaten the Southern African nation, who have won the Afrobasket Championship a record 11 times, but D’Tigers … Continue reading Nigeria Clinches 1st African Basketball Championship Title

By arinzeude

Personality SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Nigerian-born basketballer, Festus Ifeanyi Ezeli-Ndulue became an NBA Champion earlier this year after helping Golden State Warriors to triumph over much-fancied Cleveland Cavaliers led by Lebron James to lift the coveted NBA title. Ezeli was a bit-part player en route to the NBA finals but cemented his place in the team thanks to an injury … Continue reading Festus Ezeli: From Benin City to NBA Championships

By arinzeude

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Were you at this weekend’s Lagos Islanders game? If you were, you would agree with me that it was an amazing game filled with excitement, energy and passion for Basketball. Everyone present also had a great time mingling with the stars and players after the game. Here are some pictures from the event:     … Continue reading #PhotoSpeaks: Lagos Islanders Game

By ejura

Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Basketball fans can look forward to tomorrow’s exciting showdown! The Lagos Islanders and Oluyole Warriors basketball teams will go head-to-head at 7 P.M on May 29 at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island. The game is scheduled for live broadcast on SuperSport, and will feature music performances from acts like Sound Sultan, MI, Yemi Alade, Praiz, … Continue reading Sound Sultan, Vector and 2Face to Perform at Lagos Islanders Game+Win a Free Ticket

By ify

News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.’s basketball team, The Stallions on Friday, 24th March, 2015, clinched a 58-61 victory over the Kwara Falcons basketball team at the state’s indoor sports hall, Ilorin. This is The Stallions’ second victory in the ongoing DStv Premier Basketball League. The team will be facing the Dodan Warriors at the main bowl of the … Continue reading Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.’s Basketball Team Win Match Against Kwara Falcons

By connectnigeria

Entertainment News SPORTS

April 19, 2022

IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and Media Company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) to develop and grow basketball in Nigeria for 20 years, including on a professional level. The agreement was signed by Bobby Sharma, IMG Senior Vice President, Global Business Development-Basketball, in Abuja on … Continue reading New York-based IMG to Develop Basketball in Nigeria

By sheyi

EDUCATION Entertainment Events SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Every year, Benue State hosts a plethora of stars and dignitaries to an exciting sports and social gathering- Mark D Ball. Mark D Ball is a basketball tournament held annually during the Christmas period, in the heart of Idoma land. This sports tournament is however no ordinary tournament, as its main function is to use … Continue reading Press Release: Mark D Ball 2012 Edition

By jehonwa

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

26 year old Nigerian basketball star, Chamberlain Oguchi has piqued the interest of the US National Basketball Association teams following a tremendous display with the D’Tigers at the just concluded Olympic Games.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers squared off against their United States counterparts captained by NBA star, Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers yesterday.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Team Nigeria is yet to have a competitor in the final round of any competition so far and our awful showing continued yesterday as the D’ Tigers lost to Lithuania 72-53.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

In the early hours of the Sunday morning, D’ Tigers took to the court to face the Tunisian Basketball team. The game which ended with Nigeria on the winning end saw Alade Aminu scoring 15 points and nine rebounds while Ike Diogu added 13 points and 10 rebounds as Nigeria just beat Tunisia 60-56 in the opening game of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games kicks off today.  Out of the 26 sports which will be taking place in 28 venues, Nigeria will participate in 13 of the 26 sport events at the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was announced by the Ministry of Sports.

By connectnigeria

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

The countdown to the Olympic Games has gone from years to months to weeks and now a few days away. Preparations are already hitting home stretch and athletes and fans who will be involved are already sweating on the suspense of this spectacle.

By delebe