Nigeria’s D’Tigers were left to rue missed chances at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket after bowing out of the tournament, with head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman and team captain Ike Nwamu expressing disappointment over their quarter-final exit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both lamented the team’s inability to capitalise on key moments, admitting that the result fell short of…
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has risen to 8th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, propelled by their historic performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. This marks a significant leap from their previous 11th position, solidifying their status as Africa’s basketball powerhouse. Announced on Thursday, the updated rankings reflect Nigeria’s climb…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship. In a statement on Monday titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” Obi praised the team’s outstanding performance and resilience, describing them as “fearless, fast, and unstoppable.” “Congratulations D’TIGRESS, you…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night told the victorious D’Tigress National Women’s Basketball team that he looks forward to receiving them and the trophy in Abuja, and wished them a safe trip. The President has congratulated the team for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament in Abidjan by defeating Cameroon 83-47 and keeping their title defense campaign alive. The victory extends their unbeaten run in Africa to 27, dating back to 2015, while moving them closer to a record fifth consecutive title. Only Senegal has achieved Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Abidjan, defeating Cameroon 83-47 in a commanding victory Thursday night. The win keeps their title defense campaign on track and extends their unbeaten run in Africa to 27 games, a streak dating back to 2015. The team, led by…
