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Former NBA champion Festus Ezeli eyes Olympic Games with D’Tigers
Former NBA champion, Festus Ezeli is eyeing a spot of the D’Tigers team to next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
D’Tigers, D’Tigress’ successes earn Musa Kida, Sam Ahmedu FIBA appointments
Nigeria has began to reap the rewards of D’Tigers and D’Tigress’ successes in international basketball with NBBF boss, Engineer Musa Kida and Sam Ahmedu getting appointment into top Federation of International Basketball Association, (FIBA) Committees.
Minister tasks NBBF board members on more laurels
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, met with the Executive Board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation led by Musa Kida in Abuja on Monday.
FIBA ranking: D’Tigers’ progress excite Musa Kida, Sam Ahmedu
The hierarchy of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is excited over the rise of the Men’s National Basketball team in the latest FIBA ranking which was released yesterday.
D’Tigers ranked 23rd in FIBA ranking
D’Tigers ranked 23rd in FIBA ranking following their amazing performance at the just concluded 2019 FIBA men’s World Cup in China, Nigeria’s D’Tigers are now 23rd in the latest ranking.
D’Tigers move 10 places up in FIBA world rankings
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have moved 10 places up in the recently-released FIBA Men World Rankings presented by Nike on Thursday.
FIBA World Cup: Spain and Argentina battle for top prize in final
Argentina will do battle with Spain, Sunday, in the FIBA World Cup final in China after beating France 80-66 in the semi-finals.
Alex Nwora: Blame me for D’Tigers group stage ouster
D’Tigers coach Alex Nwora has absolved his team of any blame for failing to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.
Alex Nwora backs D’Tigers to shine at Tokyo Olympics
D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has praised his team’s determination after they picked a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and backed the side to make some noise at the games.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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