Tag: D’Tigers
FIBA Rankings: D’Tigers drop to eighth position
While Nigeria struggled, other countries with better organisation and stronger team unity such as South Sudan and Senegal contin
AfroBasket Fire: D’Tigers, Senegal battle for World Cup ticket in epic quarter -final showdown
Senegal, on the other hand, reached the quarterfinals after beating South Sudan 78–65 in the playoff round. They had earlier…
D’Tigers roar to quarterfinals, obliterate Cameroon in thrilling AfroBasket contest
The third quarter saw Nigeria stretch their lead to a commanding 81-50, driven by a balanced scoring effort from Josh…
D’Tigers unleash fury: Nigeria crushes Tunisia in AfroBasket showdown
This victory positions D’Tigers favorably for a direct quarterfinal berth, with their final Group B match against Cameroon on August…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers crush Madagascar in thrilling AfroBasket opener
By halftime, Nigeria held a slim lead of just one point, largely thanks to the standout performance of Caleb Agada,…
D’Tigers beat Cape Verde to extend winning streak
D’Tigers triumphed over hosts Libya, Uganda, and Cape Verde to officially book their spot in the competition. With qualification already…
FIBA qualifier: Mali halts D’Tigers progress
Nigeria, who lost to Senegal in their opening game, looked set to bounce back from the defeat but unfortunately could…
Afuwape leads Nigeria’s D’Tigers in first-ever win at FIBA AfroCan
D’Tigers had lost all their matches after finishing 0-3 in the inaugural edition of the tournament in Mali in 2019.
FIBA World Cup qualifiers: D’Tigers secure second round ticket
They recorded a 20-0 points win over Mali who failed to show up for the game, the second game of…
D’Tigers outplay Uganda in FIBA World Cup qualifier, lead group
Team leader Ike Diogu was again inspirational with 27 points and 10 rebounds.
D’Tigers crash out of 2021 FIBA AfroBasket
Nigeria’s D’Tigers on Tuesday ended their 2021 FIBA AfroBasket campaign on a sour note with a 68-80 loss to lowly-rated…
2021 FIBA AfroBasket: D’Tigers lose to Cote d’Ivoire
D’Tigers on Sunday lost 68-77 to group leaders Cote d’Ivoire to finish second and fail to secure Group C’s automatic…
FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigers will be ready for Mali, says Brown
Although Brown admitted that the competition’s schedule just immediately after the Summer Olympics is challenging for players and the coaching…
Bad Day for Team Nigeria in Tokyo as D’Tigers lose again
Team Nigeria suffered another setback in Tokyo Saturday after its highly ranked basketball team D'Tigers crashed out of the games.
D’Tigers lose second Olympic game to Germany
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have narrowly lost by 92-99 points their second match in the Tokyo Olympics against Germany on Wednesday .
Nigeria’s D’Tigers say they have morale boosters to Tokyo Olympics
D'Tigers Nigeria's basketball team to the Tokyo Olympics Games believe they have had morale boosters in the run-up to the…
Afrobasket: D’Tigers drawn with Mali, Kenya, Ivory Coast
D’Tigers, Nigeria’s senior national male basketball team, have been drawn alongside Kenya, Mali and Cote d’Ivoire in Group C of…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers 22nd In FIBA world ranking
Nigeria’s Senior Basketball team, D’Tigers, has retained its continental lead and moved up to 22nd in FIBA world ranking
U.S. NBA star Dinwiddie acquires Nigerian passport
Snubbed by Team USA, NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie is reportedly acquiring a Nigerian passport to play for the national team,…
Jahlil Okafor commits to play for Nigeria’s D”Tigers in Tokyo
New Orleans Pelicans centre Jahlil Okafor has said he will play for Nigerian men's basketball team, D'Tigers at the 2020…
Nigeria hires Mike Brown of Golden State Warriors as coach for D’Tigers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Wednesday said it had hired Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown, to lead…
Buhari: D’Tigers will surprise the world in Tokyo Olympics
President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria's senior basketball team, D'Tigers will surprise the world at the Tokyo Olympics next year.
Incredible D’Tigers qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Incredible Nigeria’s D’Tigers qualify for Tokyo 2020 Olympics after beating China in their final classification game of the Federation of…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers to face Ivory Coast
Nigeria’s D’Tigers will now meet Ivory Coast on Friday at the City Arena in Guangzhou, in their opening match of…
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigers leave for China
Nigeria's senior basketball team overcame their cash crunch Tuesday by borrowing money as they announced their departure for China on…
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers appeal to Buhari for funds
The senior National Basketball men’s team, D’Tigers’ earlier scheduled trip to China in continuation of their preparation for the FIBA…
Basketball: Nigeria’s D’Tigers stun Canada
University of Louisville junior Jordan Nwora had an unforgettable game for the Nigerian National Team, D'Tigers on Friday.He led Nigeria…
2019 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers have potential to shock the world – Ahmedu
Peter Ahmedu, Assistant Coach of Nigeria’s national women basketball team, on Saturday said the men’s national team have the ability…
D’Tigers maintains perfect record at FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers
Nigeria’s men senior basketball team, D’Tigers, capped an impressive run at the just-concluded round of qualifiers for the International Basketball…
FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Basketball fans express confidence in D’Tigers
Some basketball fans have applauded the team that would play for the country at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers,…