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
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
Kigali, Rwanda | July 29, 2025 — Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, battled their way into the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after a hard-fought victory over a resilient Mozambique side in Kigali. In a gripping encounter that tested their composure and championship pedigree, the Nigerian side managed to grind out a
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, launched their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship defence in spectacular fashion, thrashing Rwanda 92-45 in their opening Group B encounter at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan on Saturday. The six-time African champions showcased their continental dominance from tip-off, winning all four quarters (17-8, 28-17, 26-12, 21-8)
Confusion has trailed Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament continue to suffer setbacks, barely days to the championship. The six-time African champions, who are also the current holders of the continental title, have not commenced camping or held any meaningful training ahead of the tournament scheduled
