Tag: D’tigress
Afrobasket 2025: D’Tigers finish 5th overall
D’Tigers were knocked out in the quarter-finals after losing 91–75 to Senegal, who later won the bronze medal. Despite this,…
Tinubu’s reward to D’ tigress life changing – Wakama
The 33-year-old coach urged Nigerians to keep supporting the team ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin,…
BREAKING: President Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with $100,000 each, Abuja homes, OON title
D’Tigress has now become the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Afrobasket tournament, and their 2025 triumph…
D’Tigress arrive Abuja after historic Afrobasket win
This victory adds to the growing legacy of Nigerian women's basketball and highlights the importance of continued investment in female…
Sanwo-Olu to D’Tigress: You made Nigeria proud
"To our incredible hoopers, you are such an inspiration. You are role models for young girls across Nigeria who dream…
Tinubu hails D’Tigress for historic 5th consecutive AfroBasket victory
The D'Tigress secured with a decisive 78-64 victory over Mali in the final on Sunday, in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
NBBF dedicates D’Tigress’ historic AfroBasket victory to President Tinubu
D’Tigress continue to prove they are a dominant force in African basketball, and their journey is far from over
Breaking: Unstoppable D’Tigress roar to 5th straight AfroBasket Crown
They defeated Mali 78-64 in a thrilling final at the Palais des Sports de Treichville. This historic victory marks an…
AfroBasket 2025 Final: Nigeria faces Mali in showdown for title, World Cup spot
With history, pride, and a World Cup ticket on the line, the Nigeria vs Mali final promises to be a…
Afrobasket: D’Tigress survive Senegal scare to book final spot
The win marks Nigeria’s 10th triumph over Senegal in 15 encounters, reinforcing their dominance in one of Africa’s fiercest basketball…
D’Tigress annihilate Cameroon in epic Afrobasket showdown, hit Semi-finals
The defending champions asserted their dominance, securing a decisive win that has sent waves of excitement through Nigerian basketball fans.
2025 Afrobasket: Nigeria’s D’Tigress to face Cameroon in epic quarter-final game
Nigeria knows that every team in the tournament will be looking to end their winning streak, and Cameroon will be…
Tinubu hails Wakama on recognition as best basketball women’s coach
The President said this while reacting to Nigeria's outing in the recently concluded Olympics Games in Paris in a statement…
Gallant D’Tigress crashes to USA in Olympics basketball quarter-final
The US ladies won three of the quarters to storm into the semi-finals of the Olympics, while D'Tigress won the…
Olympics: Abbas hails D’Tigress
He urged the team and other members of the Nigerian contingent to remain focused and determined to win laurels for…
Tinubu hails D’Tigress over historic feat at Paris Olympics
"President Tinubu assures the team and the entire Nigerian contingent at the 2024 Olympics of his support as they fly…
D’Tigress qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria had lost 109-44 to FIBA 2022 World Champions, U.S.A, but in spite of this loss, D’Tigress already with their…
I am proud of you, Tinubu congratulates victorious D’Tigress
Nigeria defeated arch-rivals Senegal 84-74 points in Kigali, Rwanda to win a fourth FIBA Women’s Afrobasket title on the bounce.
JUST IN: Nigeria’s D’Tigress beats Senegal to win Afrobasket tournament
Murjanatu Musa registered 12 rebounds and 2 steals while Ifunaya Okoro scored 16 points and provided two assists to power…
Amy Okonkwo powers D’Tigress to another Afrobasket final
Amy Okonkwo recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block to help the D'Tigress get pass Rwanda who…
2023 FIBA Afrobasket: D’Tigress crush Egypt, advance to quarter-finals
The victory has now put D’Tigress in the quarter-finals where they will face either Mozambique or Côte d’Ivoire
NBBF appoints Wakama as D’Tigress new head coach
Wakama was a former Nigerian National team player, and currently an Assistant Coach at Stony Brooks University, New York, U.S.…
Nigeria’s basketball suspension: In whose interest?
A statement from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development had cited “the unending crises which have plagued and…
I’ll never represent Nigeria again, D’Tigress’ Ezinne Kalu says
Kalu, alongside others, secured Nigeria’s place at the World Cup, but they will now be replaced following Federal Government’s suspension…
Buhari approves N25m cash reward for D’Tigress
The Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress are to receive a cash reward of N25 million from the Federal Government…
World cup ticket: NBBF president hails D’Tigress
D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be hosted in Australia later in the year…
D’Tigress lose to China in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
D’Tigress will face France on Feb. 11 before meeting Mali on Feb. 13 to see if they could be among…
D’Tigress revolt, call out NBBF, Presidency, sports ministry
.In a viral video, the players called out the Presidency, the Ministry of Sports and the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF).
D’Tigress beat Mali to retain African title
Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Sunday emerged champions of the 2021 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship by defeating…
D’Tigress book Afrobasket championship final, beat Senegal
By Muhyideen Jimoh D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, on Friday in Yaounde defeated their Senegalese counterparts 73-63 to book…