France eliminates USA from FIBA World Cup in major upset
Rudy Gobert scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as France handed the United States their first loss in the FIBA World Cup in 13 years on Wednesday to advance to the semi-finals in China with an 89-79 win.
Alex Nwora backs D’Tigers to shine at Tokyo Olympics
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Alex Nwora: D’Tigers will shine at Tokyo Olympics
D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has backed the team to make a big impact at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games following their impressive performance at the ongoing FIBA Men’s World Cup in China.
FIBA World Cup: I’m proud of D’Tigers’ feat in China – NBBF supremo
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Musa Kida, says he’s proud of the D’Tigers’ 2020 Olympics qualification feat bagged at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
Tokyo Olympics: President Buhari congratulates D’Tigers on FIBA victory against China
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated national basketball team D’Tigers for a successful outing at the 2019 FIBA World, defeating China 86-73 to secure a place at the 2020 Olympics.
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers book Tokyo Olympics ticket
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team D’Tigers have secured a ticket for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after beating China 86-73 at the FIBA World Cup game played at the Gyangzhou Gymnasium, China.
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers secure 2020 Olympic ticket
D’Tigers have confirmed their place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after beating China 86-73 at the FIBA World Cup game played at the Gyangzhou Gymnasium, China.
MFM coach targets final phase as Zenith Bank basketball League resumes
The Head coach of Mountain of Fire Women Basketball team, Adewunmi Aderemi, is targeting the final phase of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League which entered second phase this weekend in four centres nationwide.
Basketball has come to stay in Nigeria – NBBF supremo
The Nigeria Basketball Federation President, Engr Musa Kida, has assured Nigerians of more international laurels with what is left of the current board’s mandate.
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigers overcome Cote d’Ivoire
Nigeria’s men national basketball team, D’Tigers, on Friday secured an 83-66 points win over Cote d’Ivoire at the ongoing FIBA World Cup in China.
Rafael Nadal into US Open semis
Rafael Nadal will play Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in the US Open semi-finals after the 18-time Grand Slam champion defeated Argentine 20th seed Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
Abdulrahman Mohammed: Fixture arrangement tough on Nigeria’s D’Tigers
Former assistant coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team Abdulrahman Mohammed has stated that things could have been a bit better for Nigeria’s D’Tigers if the team had gotten a more favourable fixture arrangement.
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria fell shot of target – Alex Nwora
Nigeria bounced back against Korea to record its first win 108-66 points at the ongoing 2019 FIBA World Cup holding in China.
Musa Kida blames D’Tigers World Cup failure on complacency
With 3 wins in 4 games against Canada and Dominican Republic before beating Poland and Montenegro gave the D’tigers a sense of false belief heading into the first game against Russia according to NBBF chief, Engr Musa Kida.
FIBA World Cup: Angola seal first win in thriller against Philippines — in pictures
Angola on Wednesday in Foshan needed five extra minutes to beat Philippines 84-81 in the last game of Group D at the ongoing FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria saves face with emphatic victory over Korea — in pictures
A spirited fight from Nigeria inspired them to their first win at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 after seeing off Korea 108-66 in a one-sided Group B tie on Wednesday at the Wuhan Sports Center.
Olumide Oyedeji basketball camp has over 40,000 beneficiaries – organisers
A former NBA star and retired captain of Nigeria national basketball team, Olumide Oyededi, on Monday said that his basketball camp had produced over 40,000 beneficiaries since inception 20 years ago.
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigers fall to Argentina 81-94
The Nigerian national team, D’Tigers, lost their second game to Argentina 81-94 at the FIBA World Cup played today at Wuhan Sports Centre, Wuhan, China.
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