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Joy FrancisFebruary 26, 2024
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers suffer third consecutive loss in Afrobasket Qualifiers

Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, faced a disappointing round of Afrobasket qualifiers in February, suffering their third consecutive loss…
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Joy FrancisFebruary 23, 2024
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U-TURN! Nigeria’s Sports Ministry approves D’Tigers 2025 Afrobasket qualifiers participation

In a dramatic U-turn which will put smile on the faces of basketball followers in Nigeria, the Nigeria senior male…
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Joy FrancisFebruary 21, 2024
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SHOCKING: Nigeria’s D’Tigers withdraw from AfroBasket qualifiers due to lack of funds

In a shocking announcement, Nigeria’s national basketball team, the D’Tigers, have announced their withdrawal from the AfroBasket qualifiers due to…
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Joy FrancisFebruary 20, 2024
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers prepare for 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers

After failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics games, the D’Tigers will look to hit positive ground when the 2025…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 15, 2023
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers lose to Kenya in 5-8 Classification Round

Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended their campaign at the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN with a disappointing 61-59 defeat at the hands of their…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 13, 2023
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: Valiant D’Tigers crash out at the hands of defending champions

Nigeria’s D’Tigers were sent crashing out of the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN tournament in Luanda, Angola following a 74-72 defeat at…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 13, 2023
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers down Gabon to book quarterfinal slot

Nigeria’s D’Tigers overcame their counterparts from Gabon in the Classification Round to reach the last eight of the ongoing FIBA…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 11, 2023
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers bow to hosts Angola, to fight for last eight place

Nigeria’s D’Tigers were at the receiving end of a defeat at the hands of their Angolan counterparts, who claimed a…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 10, 2023
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FIBA AfroCAN 2023: D’Tigers defeat Mali in opener

Nigeria’s D’Tigers commenced their participation at the 2023 FIBA AfroCAN in Angola with a 62-56 win over Mali in their…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 1, 2023
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2023 FIBA AfroCAN: D’Tigers rout Benin Republic in second game

Nigeria’s D’Tigers overcame neighbours Benin Republic 78-51 in their second game at the ongoing FIBA AfroCAN tournament in Abidjan, Cote…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 1, 2023
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D’Tigers fall to narrow defeat in FIBA AfroCAN opener

Guinea defeated the D’Tigers of Nigeria 65-62 in the opening fixture at the ongoing FIBA AfroCAN in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 26, 2023
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers miss out on showpiece despite valiant efforts

Nigeria’s D’Tigers failed to qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup after falling to a 65-59 defeat at the hands…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 25, 2023
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers rally to defeat Guinea

Nigeria’s D’Tigers picked up a second consecutive win of the qualifiers for the FIBA World Cup with a 62-59 win…
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Salahudeen SulaymanFebruary 24, 2023
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers stun Ivory Coast in Luanda

Nigeria’s men’s basketball senior team, D’Tigers, picked up an impressive win against an in-form Cote d’Ivoire side in the latest…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 28, 2022
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2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers on the verge of elimination after defeat to Angola

D’Tigers lost to Angola in the final match of this qualification window for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Angola claimed…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 27, 2022
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2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers bounce back, trounce Guinea in style

Nigeria’s D’Tigers recovered from their opening day defeat to pick up a dominant 89-70 win over Guinea in their 2023…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 26, 2022
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers fall to defeat against Ivory Coast

Nigeria’s D’Tigers lost to Ivory Coast in Abidjan as they resumed their 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifying campaign. The Nigerian…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 2, 2022
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D’Tigers through to next stage of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after Mali no-show

Nigeria’s D’Tigers have booked their place in the next round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in Kigali after they…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 1, 2022
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FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigers suffer shock defeat to Cape Verde in opener

After receiving permission from the Nigerian government to return to action, the D’Tigers took to the court against the Blue…
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Salahudeen SulaymanNovember 28, 2021
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D’Tigers qualify for second round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers

D’Tigers booked their place in the second round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers after a dominant 95-69 win over…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 29, 2021
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D’Tigers fall to Ivory Coast in Afrobasket group finale

D’Tigers lost their final Group C match against Ivory Coast 77-68 in the preliminary round of the 2021 Afrobasket to…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 27, 2021
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D’Tigers defeat Kenya to pick up second Afrobasket win

Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeated Kenya 71-55 in their second preliminary round match at the 2021 Afrobasket to pick up a second…
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Salahudeen SulaymanAugust 25, 2021
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D’Tigers open Afrobasket campaign with win over Mali

Nigeria’s male basketball team D’Tigers defeated their counterparts from Mali 81-63 in their opening match at the 2021 Afrobasket in…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 31, 2021
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D’Tigers crash out of Tokyo Olympics after defeat to Italy in final Group B match

Nigeria’s D’Tigers bowed out of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after suffering a third defeat in three Group B matches at…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 28, 2021
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Disappointment as D’Tigers fall to second consecutive defeat at Tokyo Olympics

Nigeria’s D’Tigers were on the losing side once again as they took on Germany in their second preliminary round match…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 25, 2021
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Aussies defeat D’Tigers 84-67 in Group B Olympics opener

Nigeria’s male basketball team D’Tigers has lost its opening match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to the Australian Boomers 84-67…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 17, 2021
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D’Tigers ranked fourth best team in Olympics in FIBA Power Rankings

Despite being ranked 22nd in the world, Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, has been listed as the fourth-best team…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 13, 2021
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D’Tigers smash Argentina to make it two exhibition wins from two

Nigeria’s male basketball national team, D’Tigers, pulled off a brilliant win in their second exhibition game ahead of the Tokyo…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 11, 2021
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D’Tigers make loud announcement of arrival with 90-87 win over USA in Olympics warm-up

Nigeria’s D’Tigers completed a brilliant 90-87 victory over the US Basketball Men National Team to pick up an impressive and…
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Salahudeen SulaymanJuly 10, 2021
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Super Sunday in Sports with Copa America, Euros finals

Sunday, July 11th promises to be an action packed day in the world of sports, with the events lined up…
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