05.05.2026

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D’Tigress Begin Training for 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has kicked off training in Lyon ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Colombia in their opening game on March 11. The qualifiers will sharpen their squad for the global event in Berlin in September. The squad blends experienced and young players....

FIBA and NOC Deny Endorsement of NBBF Leadership Extension

Noble Onyeagoro
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FIBA and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have rejected claims that the global body endorsed Musa Kida’s continued presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) beyond the expiration of his term. Both FIBA and NOC clarified that they had not received any formal communication regarding an extension, debunking social media reports....

D’Tigers Drop to 53rd in FIBA Global Rankings, Maintain 8th in Africa

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have dropped to 53rd in the latest FIBA rankings. Despite the fall, they remain 8th in Africa and are still in contention for World Cup qualification. With strong performances needed in the upcoming qualifiers, Nigeria aims to secure one of the five African slots for the 2027 FIBA World Cup....

D’Tigress Unveil Provisional Squad for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers

Noble Onyeagoro
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D’Tigress have announced a provisional squad ahead of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in Lyon, France. The team will compete alongside France, Germany, South Korea, Colombia, and the Philippines. The squad features a mix of experienced internationals and exciting young players as Nigeria aims to prepare for the 2026 World Cup....

NBBF Board Declares Tenure Expired, Calls for Immediate Elective Congress

Noble Onyeagoro
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Seven members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) board have addressed a press conference calling for an immediate new congress, stating that the board’s tenure expired on January 31, 2026. The group raised concerns about governance issues and alleged irregularities, also revealing that a petition has been submitted to FIBA for further intervention....

Kevin Durant Wants to Be Considered for Team USA in 2028 Olympics

Noble Onyeagoro
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Kevin Durant, at nearly 40, expressed his desire to be considered for the 2028 Team USA basketball roster. Despite his age, Durant says he has a deep love for Team USA and is motivated to earn his spot, understanding the competition will be fierce as new stars emerge before the games in Los Angeles....

NBBF at a Crossroads: Power, Peace, and the 2026 Clock

IDNN
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Nigerian basketball is entering a decisive phase. As the expected 2026 leadership transition approaches, disputes over timing, legitimacy, and reform have resurfaced with force. From calendar battles to palace-led peace talks, IDNN investigates the power dynamics shaping the Nigeria Basketball Federation—testing critical perspectives against real events and examining what credible reconciliation would truly require....

What a Real Reconciliation in Nigerian Basketball Would Require

IDNN
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With 2026 underway, Nigerian basketball faces a test beyond personalities: whether reconciliation will remain symbolic or become structural. After peace meetings and rising criticism, this explainer examines what genuine reconciliation would require—clear election timelines, transparent process, reform accountability, and a non-negotiable clock—if the Nigeria Basketball Federation is to escape another cycle of contested leadership...

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