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D’Tigers to play Canada, Dominican Republic friendlies ahead World Cup
In its quest to adequately prepare the D’Tigers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has lined up multiple grade-A friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Canada for the team.
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
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FIBA World Cup: Nigeria’s D’Tigers draw Argentina, Korea in Group B
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Head Coach of Nigeria Senior Men’s Basketball team, Alex Nwora, has threatened to sue the Cameroon Basketball Federation (FECABASKET) for their match-fixing allegation against the D’Tigers.
FIBA WCQ: Nwora hails D’Tigers showing despite defeat to CIV
D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has praised his team for putting up a decent showing despite suffering their heaviest defeat to Cote D’Ivoire in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Africa Qualifiers.
Alex Nwora out to keep D’Tigers top in Africa
Coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team Alex Nwora has stated that he will be leading the D’Tigers out with one clear mission which is to represent Nigeria the best way possible ahead of the commencement of hostilities in the final window of the 2019 FIBA world cup qualifiers this weekend.
Alex Nwora invites 15 players for FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers
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NBBF banks on stakeholders for better 2019
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Basketball faithful applaud D’Tigers heroics
Some basketball fans have commended Nigeria’s senior national men’s team, D’Tigers for their heroics at the just-concluded FIBA Africa World Cup qualifiers which held in Lagos.
FIBA Qualifiers: We’re focused on beating all contenders – Alex Nwora
Alex Nwora, the head coach of the senior national basketball team, D’Tigers, on Sunday said that his team were focused on beating all contenders at the ongoing 2019 FIBA Africa World Cup Qualifiers in Lagos.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers qualify for FIBA World Cup
D’Tigers on Saturday night officially became the first team from Africa to qualify for the FIBA Men’s World Cup to be staged in China.
FIBA Qualifiers: We are happy with our first victory – Alex Nwora
Alex Nwora, Head Coach, Nigeria’s Senior National Men’s Basketball team, D’Tigers, says winning their first game is the most important thing in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers holding in Lagos.
FIBA Qualifiers: D’Tigers beat Ivory Coast 84-73, extend winning streak to seven games
Nigeria’s D’Tigers continued their quest to qualify for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China defeating Ivory Coast 84-73 in Friday’s African qualifiers played at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Alex Nwora optimistic of Nigeria’s performance
Head coach of D’Tigers of Nigeria, Alex Nwora has expressed optimism that his players would deliver the desired six points in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup 2019 African qualifiers starting on Friday, September 14 through to Sunday, September 16.
FIBA Qualifiers: NBBF confident of good outing
“We have opened up the space to invite our top players, we have been very open also for any professional Nigerian playing outside the country and within the country to present themselves so that they can try out in camp.”
Ike Diogu: No Rift between NBBF and D’Tigers
D’Tigers’ Captain, Ike Diogu, has blamed the conflicting schedule of the FIBA international calendar for the continued absence of members of the 2015 Afrobasket winning side from the national team fold.
Alex Nwora banks on hard work for D’Tiger’s World Cup ticket
Head coach of the men’s national senior basketball team, D’Tigers, Alex Nwora, is banking on hard work and better team chemistry to improve the chances of his team qualifying for the FIBA 2019 world Cup.
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