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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s male national basketball team, D’Tigers, are geared up for their first game against South Sudan in the last phase of the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers. Today, February 17, 2021, the Nigerian side will take on the North Africans at the  Salle Mohamed Mzali arena in Monastir, Tunisia by 5 pm WAT (West African Time). … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Set For South Sudan Clash

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian sprint queen, Blessing Okagbare, made the headlines last week for her exploits on the track. Okagbare hit a double personal best in the American Track League on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Her 7.10s time in the 60m heat saw her win the race, eclipse her former 7.17s time, and become the second-joint fastest … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  As preparations for the final phase of the 2021 FIBA Afrobasket qualifiers hit top gear, the technical crew of the Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers, has handed an invitation to 12 players to see Nigeria through the qualifying phase. Read more about Sports The qualifiers set to hold between Wednesday, February 17, 2021, and … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: 12 Players Invited For Final Phase

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April 19, 2022

  On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Nigeria’s men and women national basketball teams knew their opponents in the group stages of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. While the D’Tigress made the headlines, having drawn the United States, France, and Japan in Group B, the D’Tigers were drawn alongside the Australian basketball national team (Group B also). … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  The draws for the male and female category of basketball event for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics was conducted on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Nigeria’s men and women national teams got to know their opponents in the group stage of the tournament. Read more about Sports D’Tigress (women) made more headlines after being pitched in … Continue reading Tokyo 2021: D’Tigress Pitched Against USA While D’Tigers Get Australia

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April 19, 2022

  Retired Nigerian goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, made the headlines last week after making the CAF Team of the Decade from 2011-2020, published by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner is the only Nigerian on the list which included stars like reigning African Footballer of the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers, have been pitched against South Sudan, Mali, and Rwanda in Group D of the final phase of the FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers 2021. On January 15, 2021, the Federation of International Basketball Association, (FIBA regional office) confirmed Yaounde, Cameroun, and Monastir, Tunisia as the host nations/cities for the tournament … Continue reading FIBA Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Drawn Alongside South Sudan, Mali, And Rwanda

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April 19, 2022

  The Nigerian national Under-17 team lost the final of the WAFU U-17 tournament in Togo last Monday, January 18, 2021, after a 3-2 loss to the Baby Elephants of Ivory Coast. Despite falling 3-0 in the early stages of the encounter, the Fatai Amoo led side would pull a strong fight in the closing … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  Over the past week, Nigerian sports witnessed some interesting and record-breaking moments on the domestic and global fronts. We bring you a recap. Read more about Sports In football, the Nigerian national Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, put smiles on the faces of Nigerians after beating the Young Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 in … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian sportsmen and women at home, on the continent, and outside suffered both wins and losses, last week. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants, Enyimba FC crashed out of the CAF Champions League despite a 2-1 home win against Al-Merrikh of Sudan on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Aba. The Sudanese advanced into the … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup

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April 19, 2022

  The year 2020 did not see a lot of sporting activities around the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic which led to the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and on the local front, the Nigeria Professional Football League, National Sports Festival, alongside other major sporting events. Despite this situation, some talents gave … Continue reading Sportspersons To Lookout For In 2021

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April 19, 2022

  Nigeria’s men national basketball team, D’Tigers wrapped up the first phase of the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, in style after making it three wins out of three games on Sunday, November 29, 2020, with a 91-68 points win against fellow West Africans, Mali. Nigeria topped Group D after beating South Sudan in … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Edge Out Mali To Complete Successful First Phase Campaign

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April 19, 2022

  American basketball side, Sacramento Kings, have secured the signature of Nigerian basketball star, Chimezie Metu. The General Manager of the team, Monte McNaira confirmed this information though details of the deal remain undisclosed.  Metu, 23, has been impressive with an average of 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.8 minutes per game out of 18 … Continue reading Chimezie Metu Joins Sacramento Kings

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April 19, 2022

  Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers emerged victorious in their first game at the ongoing 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, after beating South Sudan 76-56, today, Thursday, November 26, 2020. D’Tigers won three out of four quarters to beat their North African opponents who replaced Algeria in the qualifiers. Read more about Sports Coach … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: Nigeria Beat South Sudan

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April 19, 2022

  History was made in Nigerian basketball on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after 8 Nigerians made it into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft for 2020. Wednesday’s outcome is the first time in Nigerian basketball history that up to 8 players with at least one parent of Nigerian origin were drafted into the biggest basketball … Continue reading History Recorded As Eight Nigerians Make NBA Draft

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