Archives Tag: Basketball
15 Players Invited for D’Tigers Final Round of Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
D’Tigers coach, Alex Nwora, has invited 15 players to take part in the final of the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualification series, scheduled to hold in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, from February 18. Although the Nigeria men’s basketball team were the first in the world to qualify for the World Cup, coach Nwora is not … Continue reading 15 Players Invited for D’Tigers Final Round of Qualifiers
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Top 5 Sports Websites In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
This article will introduce you to some of the most popular sports websites in Nigeria. These websites are visited by Nigerians at home and abroad who get informed about their favourites clubs, sportsmen and sports trends. They have thousands of monthly visitors and are updated regularly. Here is a list of them below: Completesportsnigeria.com Founded … Continue reading Top 5 Sports Websites In Nigeria
FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup: D’Tigers, D’Tigeress Arrive LomĂ©
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria senior men and women’s basketball teams have both arrived in LomĂ©, Togo for the 2018 Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) 3×3 Africa Cup. Kano Pillars star, Azouma Dike, will lead the men’s team, comprised of club teammates, Abdul Yahaya (Kano Pillars), Lucky Subel (Kano Pillars) and Godwin David (Kano Pillars). The boys … Continue reading FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup: D’Tigers, D’Tigeress Arrive LomĂ©
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Nigerians In Sports: “We Are Not Done Yet”- D’Tigers’ Al Farouq
April 19, 2022
Despite being the first team in the world to qualify for next year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, D’Tigers, are clearly not done yet, in their quest to claim total African dominance. Nigeria have been unbeaten in the qualifiers — with a record of 9 wins and zero losses— to qualify for the World … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: “We Are Not Done Yet”- D’Tigers’ Al Farouq
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FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
April 19, 2022
Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA), has sent a congratulatory letter to the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) for their early qualification for the 2019 Men’s Cup in China. D’Tigers are the first team in the world to qualify for the tournament following their 9-match winning streak with which they accrued a total of 18 points to … Continue reading FIBA Commends D’Tigers On Early World Cup Qualification
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D’Tigress Make Africa History As They End Their FIBA Women World Cup Campaign
April 19, 2022
Clearly regarded as one of the teams that would crash out of the tournament in its early stages, the world watched in awe as the Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history right in Tenerife at the 2018 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Before D’Tigress proved Africa’s strength to the world, no African team had ever … Continue reading D’Tigress Make Africa History As They End Their FIBA Women World Cup Campaign
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2018 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress Defeats Greece 57-56 To Book Q/Final Spot
April 19, 2022
Our girls have done it yet again! D’Tigress are the first African basketball team in history to qualify for the quarterfinal round of the FIBA Women’s World Cup, after they ably defeated Greece 57-56 to earn their place in the final 8. So far,the Nigeria senior women’s basketball team have kept their heads high and … Continue reading 2018 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress Defeats Greece 57-56 To Book Q/Final Spot
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Golden Moments In Sports: Rio 2016 Olympics – D’Tigers Defeated Croatia
April 19, 2022
Who would have thought Africa’s Champions would pull a tournament upset and defeat Croatia to win their first match of the Rio 2016 Olympics, but they did —more-so in grand style. Surprise The Croatians had won two of their previous three games, and to the rest of the world it was only natural that the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: Rio 2016 Olympics – D’Tigers Defeated Croatia
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Did You Know One Year Ago D’Tigress Won Their Third Afrobasket Title After 12 Years?
April 19, 2022
Exactly one year ago, Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team D’Tigress conquered the whole of Africa to become the 2017 Afrobasket champions Bamako, Mali. Before their triumph at the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket last year, the Nigerian women had lifted the trophy only two times in their history; in 2003 and 2005. Their final against defending champions, Senegal, … Continue reading Did You Know One Year Ago D’Tigress Won Their Third Afrobasket Title After 12 Years?
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FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
April 19, 2022
A total of twelve players have made the cut for D’Tigers next set of games in the FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifying series to be staged in Lagos between the 14th and 16th of September. D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora made the selection, with the 12-man team expected to be in camp on the 6th of … Continue reading FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifiers: Nwora Invites 12 Players For D’Tigers
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D’Tigress: First Women’s Africa Basketball Team to Win a Game at the Olympics
April 19, 2022
With a history that dates as far back as 10 years before Nigeria gained her independence, the game of basketball has enjoyed nationwide recognition and participation over the years. However, it was not until 24 years later that Nigeria had a female team representation at the 1974 African Championship for Women. D’Tigress could not make … Continue reading D’Tigress: First Women’s Africa Basketball Team to Win a Game at the Olympics
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Adaora Elonu Appointed New D’Tigress Captain
April 19, 2022
Afrobasket 2017 Gold medalist, Adaora Elonu has been appointed the new captain of the Nigeria senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress. The appointment of the shooting forward was necessitated by the need for the team to be fully prepared and in good form for the 2018 FIBA World Cup scheduled to take centre stage in Spain. … Continue reading Adaora Elonu Appointed New D’Tigress Captain
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NBA Player Josh Okogie was Overlooked in High School?
April 19, 2022
More people than just a few think players in the NBA were always as good as they are today. Perhaps, they probably were born with such amazing gifts, so hitting, the big leagues came easy. This is not exactly so though. As much as people can be born with a natural flair for something, growing it … Continue reading NBA Player Josh Okogie was Overlooked in High School?
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Weekend Highlights
April 19, 2022
2018 NBA Africa Game: Team World Edge Team Africa 96-92 Team World edged Team Africa 96-92 at the 2018 NBA Africa Game on Saturday at Sun Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, South Africa. The 2018 NBA Africa Game was played in support of national hero, Nelson Mandela’s foundation as part of the 2018 Basketball … Continue reading Weekend Highlights
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2019 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers Can Qualify
April 19, 2022
D’Tigers head coach, Alex Nwora, is optimistic that the Nigeria senior men’s basketball team will qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. Team work The coach believes that more work and good team building can increase by a long shot the chances of D’Tigers making it to China next year, while also hinting … Continue reading 2019 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers Can Qualify
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