Archives Tag: D’Tigress
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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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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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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Roar! Lionesses Roar! D’Tigress
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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Hurray, D’Tigress Surmounts Africa in Mali
April 19, 2022
Good News, Nigerian D’Tigress, Female Basketball Team of the Federation, emerges the winner of FIBA Championship. This is their third time of winning the competition as they dethrone Senegal, their West Africa competitor to win 2017 Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Bamako. The lionesses roared with 65-48 score points, as they could not hide their desire … Continue reading Hurray, D’Tigress Surmounts Africa in Mali
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AfroBasket Women: Nigeria Crushes Guinea
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress had an easy 100-47 win against their Guinean counterparts on Sunday at the AfroBasket Women 2015 Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon. D’Tigress finished the game with six players, including Joyce Ekworomadu scoring 12 points or more. Nadia Peruch-Niang led Guinea with 17 points and 7 rebounds. D’Tigress’ Helen Ogunjimi was particularly … Continue reading AfroBasket Women: Nigeria Crushes Guinea
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