Babatunde Popoola returns as basketball referees elect new officers
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NBBF: Abuja court strikes out suit challenging Musa Kida’s election
A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice B.O Quadri has struck out a suit challenging the election of Musa Ahmadu Kida as Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President for the 2017-2021 term of office.
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Babs Ogunade: NBBF will focus on Age Grade competitions in 2019
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NBA players pay tributes to late rapper Nipsey Hussle
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FIBA World Cup: Every team in our group is a threat – D’Tigers’ Ike...
Nigeria’s men’s basketball senior national team, D’Tigers’ captain, Ike Diogu, has played down talks of having an easy draw as he says every team in Group B is a threat.
Musa Kida: We’ll be well prepared for 2019 FIBA World Cup
Musa Kida, the President, Nigeria Basketball Federation, on Tuesday said that the national senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, would be well prepared for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigers draw Argentina, Korea in Group B
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team D’Tigers will face Argentina, Korea Republic and Russia in group B of 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
USA start Basketball World Cup defence against Czechs
A United States team packed with NBA stars will begin its bid for an unprecedented third Basketball World Cup title in a row with a clash against debutants the Czech Republic.
D’Tigers 2019 FIBA World Cup plans unveiled
Board member of Nigeria Basketball Federations Afolabi Oni has revealed the plans of the Federations to help the D’Tigers prepare adequately for upcoming FIBA World Cup in China.
Naomi Osaka finds positives despite Indian Wells loss
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Jordan Nwora named most improved basketball player in ACC
Cardinal Louisville and D’Tigers forward Jordan Nwora has been named the 2019 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) most improved player of the year.
Babatunde Ogunade: D’Tigers will be fortified ahead FIBA World Cup in China
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Ike Diogu eager to make impressive debut for Nigeria at FIBA World Cup
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D’Tigress Evelyn Akhator makes a choice every day to just be positive
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FIBA World Cup: NBBF chief Musa Kida optimistic of D’Tigers chances
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmadu Musa Kida, has expressed optimism on the chances of Nigeria’s men national basketball team D’Tigers to do well at this year’s FIBA world cup in China which is slated for August 31st – 15th September 2019.
NBA: Semi Ojeleye charges Boston Celtics to end winless streak
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Ikenna Iroegbu targets inclusion in D’Tigers FIBA World Cup squad
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