Archives Tag: D’Tigers
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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2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Update: Okagbare Suspended
April 19, 2022
Nigerians that stayed awake to watch sprinter, Oluwatobilola Amusan, in the early hours of Saturday, July 31, 2021, were not disappointed as she won the heat 3 of the women’s 100m Hurdles in a time of 12.72s, beating Jamaica’s Yanique Thompson who placed second (12.74s). With this result, Amusan qualified for the semis and … Continue reading 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Update: Okagbare Suspended
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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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Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
April 19, 2022
The biggest sporting event in the globe, the Olympic Games, officially kicked off last week, and Nigerian athletes have participated in some events already. Read more about Sports Nigerian table tennis queen, Funke Oshoanike, bade the Olympics goodbye after losing in the preliminary stage of the women’s singles to United States’ Juan Liu 1-4(7-11.3-11.4-11.13-11,4-11). … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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Tokyo 2020 Update: Who Made D’Tigers And D’Tigress’ Final Roster?
April 19, 2022
Head coaches of the Nigerian senior male and female basketball teams have released their final roster for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Coach Mike Brown of the D’Tigers released his 12-man list after about a month in camp (Sacramento and Las Vegas). Read more about Sports NBA stars such as Josh Okogie who plies his … Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Update: Who Made D’Tigers And D’Tigress’ Final Roster?
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Men In Sports: Nnamdi Gabriel Vincent
April 19, 2022
After the Nigerian national male basketball team, D’Tigers, beat the USA on July 11th, 2021, making history as the first African nation to do so, the name, Nnamdi Gabriel (Gabe) Vincent, was on the lips of everyone as his 21-points proved very vital in the 90-87 points defeat of the USA. Read more about … Continue reading Men In Sports: Nnamdi Gabriel Vincent
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Weekend Sports Roundup: D’Tigers Beat USA
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian national men’s basketball teams, the D’Tigers were the talk of the weekend after making history as the first African nation to beat the United States in the men’s basketball. Nigeria recorded a 90-87 points win over America in the early hours of Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Las Vegas to show that they … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: D’Tigers Beat USA
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Did You Know? Ime Udoka Is The First Nigerian To Coach An NBA Side
April 19, 2022
The past few years have seen Nigeria witness remarkable success on the basketball front, especially with the senior male and female national basketball teams. However, certain individuals have stood out and put Nigeria on the global map as a country with great basketball talents. Read more about Sports The appointment of Ime Udoka as … Continue reading Did You Know? Ime Udoka Is The First Nigerian To Coach An NBA Side
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Men In Sports: Chimezie Metu
April 19, 2022
Born March 22, 1997, Chimezie Chukwudum Metu, is one of the Nigerian basketball stars who ply their trade in the NBA and will be looking to impress at the Olympics this summer. Metu who was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, USA, became a Tiger when he made the final roster of the … Continue reading Men In Sports: Chimezie Metu
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Tokyo 2020: Mike Brown Opens Camp With 49 Players
April 19, 2022
As preparations for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics hits top gear, the chief coach of the Nigerian national basketball team, Mike Brown, has handed an invitation to 49 players. These players are expected to report to D’Tigers‘s camp in California, USA. Read more about Sports NBA star, Monte Morris, who plies his trade with Denver … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: Mike Brown Opens Camp With 49 Players
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2021 Afrobasket: D’Tigers Beat Mali To Maintain Unbeaten Run
April 19, 2022
Haven qualified for the 2021 Afrobasket to be held in Rwanda after beating South Sudan with two games to spare, D’Tigers made sure they finished strong with their unbeaten record still intact by beating Mali in the last qualifier game. With an impressive 6-0 qualifiers record, D’Tigers walk gallantly into the tournament proper. Read more … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket: D’Tigers Beat Mali To Maintain Unbeaten Run
2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Continue African Dominance With Win Against Rwanda
April 19, 2022
D’Tigers continued their excellent outing at the 2021 Afrobasket qualifiers in Tunisia after recording a vital 64-51 points win against Rwanda in their second game. Read more about Sports After a 75-70pts win against North African side, South Sudan, in their first game, D’Tigers would not have it easy against a stubborn Rwandan side … Continue reading 2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: D’Tigers Continue African Dominance With Win Against Rwanda
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2021 Afrobasket Qualifiers: 12 Players Invited For Final Phase
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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Tokyo 2021: D’Tigress Pitched Against USA While D’Tigers Get Australia
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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