August 26, 2025 — Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, wrapped up their AfroBasket 2025 campaign in fifth place after missing out on a podium finish, while Angola extended their dominance on the continent by lifting a record 12th championship crown. Angola, renowned as Africa’s most decorated basketball nation, defeated Senegal in the finals to
Kigali, Rwanda | August 26, 2025 Over 60 boys and girls from 21 African countries took part in on-court skills development sessions on Day Two of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa camp in Kigali, Rwanda. The training sessions, held on Monday at Petit Stade, preceded the participants’ first team practices and games with their
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have been eliminated from the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket after suffering a 91-75 loss to Senegal in their quarter final clash at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda in Angola on Wednesday. The meeting was the ninth between both nations, with Nigeria having won five of the previous eight encounters. Coming into
Nigeria’s women basketball team arrived in Abuja to a triumphant reception on Monday following their record-breaking fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s Afrobasket championship victory. The D’Tigress squad, led by coach Rena Wakama, touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with the championship trophy, greeted by cheering crowds, cultural performers and basketball fans celebrating their continental
KIGALI, August 4, 2025 Nigeria’s Amy Okonkwo has earned top honours at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, being named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and securing a place on the prestigious Team of the Tournament. Okonkwo’s standout performance was instrumental in leading Nigeria’s D’Tigress to a historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, solidifying their
ABUJA, August 4, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their exceptional feat in clinching a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, describing the victory as a moment of immense pride for the nation. In a congratulatory message shared via his official platform, the President wrote: “You did it,
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the national women’s basketball team for securing a place in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket championship final. In a social media post on Sunday, Mrs. Tinubu commended D’Tigress’ decade-long unbeaten run in the tournament, describing the players as inspirations for Nigerian girls and women. “Your commitment, dedication
President Bola Tinubu has extended enthusiastic congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their sensational 75–68 semifinal win over Senegal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victory, achieved at Palais des Sports de Treichville, ensures Nigeria’s fifth consecutive appearance in the continental final and qualification for the 2026 FIBA
Nigeria’s women basketball team, D’Tigress, are set for a high-stakes semifinal encounter against Senegal at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan today, following their dominant 83-47 quarterfinal victory over Cameroon. The defending champions extended their unbeaten tournament run to 27 games on Thursday, securing Africa’s final slot for the 2026 FIBA World Cup
Experienced coach Mohammed Abdulrahman will guide Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, as interim head coach during the upcoming FIBA AfroBasket tournament in Angola. The 31st edition of Africa’s premier basketball competition kicks off this month, with Nigeria drawn in Group B alongside defending champions Tunisia, Cameroon and Madagascar. Abdulrahman, who previously served as
