Archives Tag: NBF
Tokyo Olympics: Abba Optimistic About D’Tigers
April 19, 2022
Former D’Tigers player, Mohammed Abba ‘Jugu’ has backed the Nigerian national male basketball team to have an impressive outing at the Tokyo Olympics which is scheduled to hold next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about Sports Abba who expressed optimism at the array of players in the country’s basketball squad, stated … Continue reading Tokyo Olympics: Abba Optimistic About D’Tigers
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Chinedu Okeke Set To Battle Shawn Micheal For LBF Title
April 19, 2022
The year will definitely end with a bang for African boxing fans, as Nigeria’s Chinedu Okeke gears up to face United State’s of American veteran naval officer, Prince Shawn Mikel Hamilton, in a Heritage Boxing Entertainment (HBE) middleweight international championship bout. The fight, sanctioned by the Legend Boxing Foundation (LBF) — one of the world’s … Continue reading Chinedu Okeke Set To Battle Shawn Micheal For LBF Title
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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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GOtv Boxing NextGen Search: 20 Boxers Shine
April 19, 2022
No fewer than 20 highly talented boxers were discovered at the 4th edition of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search staged in Abeokuta last week. The 3-day boxing event which began on Thursday, witnessed its highest turn out since its inception — over 150 participants were present from all across Nigeria. However, only about 15% of … Continue reading GOtv Boxing NextGen Search: 20 Boxers Shine
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Invest In Boxing, Invest In Our Youths – NBB of C President
April 19, 2022
President of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, has called on companies within Nigeria to emulate GOtv and invest in developing the nation’s youths via boxing. Ladipo made this known yesterday at the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the GOtv Boxing NextGen Search, staged at the MKO … Continue reading Invest In Boxing, Invest In Our Youths – NBB of C President
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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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Boxing: Efe Ajagba Wins Boxing Match in 1 Second
April 19, 2022
Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba won his sixth consecutive professional boxing match within the 1st second of the first round against American boxer, Curtis Harper. Both boxers looked ready to fight for the next six rounds in the Friday night encounter in Minneapolis. However, at the opening bell, Harper walked out on the bout, leaving Efe … Continue reading Boxing: Efe Ajagba Wins Boxing Match in 1 Second
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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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Joe Boy Defeats Ghana’s Nukpe, Retains Lightweight Title
April 19, 2022
Nigerian lightweight boxer, Oto ‘Joe Boy’ Joseph, defeated his Ghanian contender, Nahtaniel Nukpe, to hang on to his African Boxing Union (ABU) lightweight title during the GOtv Boxing Night 15 staged at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo state on Sunday 29th July. Fight! Other fights that stole the night were, a lightweight challenge between top boxing … Continue reading Joe Boy Defeats Ghana’s Nukpe, Retains Lightweight Title
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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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