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D’Tigress vs Minnesota Lynx: Nigeria Show Fight Despite Second US Tour Defeat

D’Tigress suffered a second straight defeat on their United States tour, but the 88-79 loss to Minnesota Lynx carried a different message. Nigeria competed harder, rebounded better and found scoring rhythm through Ezinne Kalu, yet weaker shooting, bench production and ball movement still separated the African champions from WNBA-level control in Kansas City overnight....

Nigeria Commonwealth Games Target Rises as NSC Eyes 22 Gold in Glasgow

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Nigeria’s Commonwealth Games target has moved from ambition to pressure after NSC Director General Bukola Olopade said Team Nigeria could push beyond an 18-gold internal projection to 22 gold medals in Glasgow. The bold target builds on Birmingham 2022 success, but it now demands sharper planning, event discipline, funding clarity and medal delivery across priority sports....

Maktown Flyers Fall To FUS Rabat As BAL Sahara Conference Pressure Builds

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Maktown Flyers suffered their first Basketball Africa League Sahara Conference defeat after a 97-72 loss to FUS Rabat in Morocco....

D’Tigress drawn with France, Hungary and South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face France, Hungary and South Korea in Group B of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup as Rena Wakama’s side prepare for another major test on the global stage....

NBA MVP finalists extend league’s international era

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NBA MVP finalists Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic have extended the league’s international grip on its top individual prize, with this year set to produce an eighth straight international winner....

Maktown Flyers arrive in Morocco for Basketball Africa League playoffs

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Maktown Flyers BAL playoffs campaign is set to begin in Morocco as Nigeria’s representatives arrive with confidence after winning the national final....

D’Tigress coaching move shows early push for World Cup readiness

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D’Tigress World Cup preparation has taken early shape with the appointment of Stanley Boateng and a structured US training tour, signaling a deliberate push toward readiness ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup....

NBBF expands men’s Premier League as new roster rules reshape 2026 season

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The NBBF has expanded the men’s Premier League from 16 to 20 teams, but the bigger story is not just size. It is control. New roster rules, bidding slots, and a redesigned competition structure show a federation trying to reset competitive balance and push clubs toward a more home-focused model....

Nigeria hosts AUSC inspection team as 2031 African Games bid moves forward

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Nigeria’s bid to host the 2031 African Games has entered a key stage after the African Union Sports Council inspection team began assessing facilities, infrastructure, and overall readiness....

Victor Wembanyama drops 41 as Spurs beat Bulls and fuel title push

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Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Bulls 129-114 for their ninth straight win, keeping pressure on Oklahoma City in the race for the NBA’s best record....

Basketball

D’Tigress vs Minnesota Lynx: Nigeria Show Fight Despite Second US Tour Defeat

Nigeria Commonwealth Games Target Rises as NSC Eyes 22 Gold in Glasgow

Maktown Flyers Fall To FUS Rabat As BAL Sahara Conference Pressure Builds

D’Tigress drawn with France, Hungary and South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

NBA MVP finalists extend league’s international era

Maktown Flyers arrive in Morocco for Basketball Africa League playoffs

D’Tigress coaching move shows early push for World Cup readiness

NBBF expands men’s Premier League as new roster rules reshape 2026 season

Nigeria hosts AUSC inspection team as 2031 African Games bid moves forward

Victor Wembanyama drops 41 as Spurs beat Bulls and fuel title push

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