Tag: Basketball

D’Tigress makes history as only African team in FIBA top 10

August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has risen to 8th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, propelled by their historic performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This marks a significant leap from their previous 11th position, solidifying their status as Africa’s basketball powerhouse. Announced on Thursday, the updated rankings reflect Nigeria’s climb […]

D’Tigress thank Tinubu, NSC, corporate Nigeria for ‘show of love’

August 8, 2025

Players and officials of the D’Tigress are still basking in the euphoria of the welcome they received from the government,...

Like Falcons, D’Tigress get national honours, $100,000 each for Afrobasket triumph

August 4, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the D’Tigress for winning the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket in...

Tinubu hails D’Tigress for historic Afrobasket win

August 4, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the D’Tigress on their historic win of their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title on Sunday....

NBBF dedicates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket win to Tinubu

August 4, 2025

President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida, has dedicated the historic AfroBasket title won by D’Tigress to President...

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigress crush Cameroon 83-47, set up semifinal clash with Senegal

August 1, 2025

African Champions, Nigeria D’Tigress have advanced into the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a crushing 83-47 victory...