17.09.2026

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Nigeria Government Awards D’Tigress with Houses and National Honors in France

Noble Onyeagoro
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The Nigerian government has presented D’Tigress with official documents for houses and national honors as recognition for their exceptional contribution to Nigerian basketball. The presentation, which took place in Lyon, France, was conducted by the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership and comes as a historic acknowledgment of their success in international tournaments....

D’Tigress Deliver Commanding Victory Over Colombia in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying

Noble Onyeagoro
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress made an emphatic statement in their FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a dominant 70-37 victory over Colombia. The African champions asserted their dominance throughout the game, leading at every quarter to secure a comprehensive win and reinforce their position as Africa’s premier women’s basketball team....

Igoche Mark Pledges Unity First if Elected NBBF President

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Basketball promoter and founder of the Mark D’ Ball Championship, Igoche Mark, says his first priority if elected president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation will be restoring unity within the sport. Speaking in Abuja, Mark outlined a reconciliation-driven leadership agenda, arguing that Nigeria’s global basketball talent must be matched with coordinated development and peace among stakeholders....

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....

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