Tag: D’Tigers
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Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, are expected to arrive home today after competing in the 31st FIBA AfroBasket in Angola, which ran from August 12 to 24. The team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Senegal, losing 91-75, but remained in Angola because their return tickets were scheduled for August 25. Recall…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers, after an undefeated 3–0 run in the group stage, are preparing for a crucial AfroBasket 2025 quarterfinal against Senegal in Luanda, Angola. Nigeria dominated Group B with wins over Madagascar, Tunisia, and Cameroon, and aims to continue their strong performance. Senegal, a five-time champion, advanced with a 2–1 group record and defeated South…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigers started their 2025 AfroBasket campaign with a 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their Group B opener in Luanda, Angola. Despite a close first half (38–37), Nigeria pulled away in the third quarter, leading 55–46, and secured an 18-point win. Caleb Agada led with 22 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals, while…
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Nigeria’s D’Tigress U-19 team will face Portugal today in their final Group B match at the FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia. The team, coached by Juliana Akhere made their tournament debut with a 93-88 win over China but suffered a heavy 113-42 loss to Canada. Both Nigeria and Portugal have one win…
