D’Tigers head coach Alex Nwora has unveiled his final 12-man squad for the 2019 FIBA Men’s World Cup in China. Coach Nwora made the list known after the team’s victory at the Peak Invitational Tournament with Ike Diogu and FarouqAminuleading the squad.
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12th All African Games: Team Nigeria Shines In Morocco, Wins 3 Gold
Team Nigeria haul in 3 Gold Medals at the ongoing all African games, executed some extraordinary performance in Badminton, basketball and Weightlifting. The Team U20 women football team will also battle Algeria in the semi-final.
D’Tigress Retains Afrobasket Title After Edging Past Senegal
The D’Tigress has become the first team to win back-to-back FIBA Women’s AfroBasket titles since Angola in 2011 and 2013 after defeating Senegal 60 - 55 to claim the title for the fouth time.
D'Tigress Wins Big At The FIBA Women's AfroBasket
Defending champions Nigeria got off to a perfect start at the FIBA Women's AfroBasket 2019 with a 75-26 win over Tunisia at the magnificent Dakar Arena on Saturday to go top of Group B.
I'm Shocked Arsenal Let Iwobi Go - Lescott
Former Everton defender, Joleon Lescott, has admitted that he is shocked that Arsenal allowed Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, join Everton. The Super Eagles forward made a shock switch to the Merseyside club on transfer deadline day for £34m after the team failed to sign Ivorian forward Wilfried Zaha.
D'Tigress To Face-Off With Senegal In Afrobasket 2019 Final
Nigeria has booked their space in the Final of the Afrobasket 2019 and is set to defend their title when they face Senegal on Sunday.
Nigeria Tops Africa Cup Track Cycling with 21 Gold Medals
Nigeria’s cycling team on Sunday 28th July 2019 topped the overall medal chart, with 21 gold, 17 silver and 12 bronze medals at the finale of the first edition of the Africa Cup Track Cycling tournament at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.