August 3, 2025

Junior D’Tigress

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Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress Finish 12th at U-19 World Cup After Loss to China

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress ended their debut campaign at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in 12th place after a heavy 96-71 defeat to China in their final classification game on Sunday in Brno, Czechia.   The Nigerian side, which had earlier stunned China with a 93-88 victory in the group stage, could not

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Junior D’Tigress Outclass Argentina in FIBA U19 Classification Clash

Nigeria’s U19 Women’s Basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, bounced back from their Round of 16 defeat with a strong performance on Friday, defeating Argentina 68 to 58 in a classification match at the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After their narrow loss to Hungary earlier in the week, the Nigerian

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Junior D’Tigress Set for Hungary Clash After Portugal Defeat

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will lock horns with Hungary today in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2025 FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia, as the knockout phase begins following the conclusion of the group stage. The Nigerian girls lost their final group match 79 to 61 against Portugal on Tuesday, finishing

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U-19 Women’s World Cup: Junior D’Tigress Eye Redemption Against Portugal

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress will aim to bounce back and end their group stage campaign on a high when they face Portugal on Tuesday at the ongoing FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After an electrifying debut win against China, where they claimed a thrilling 93-88 victory, the coach Juliana Akhere-led team suffered a

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Canada Crush Nigeria with Record Three Pointers at U19 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress suffered a heavy 113 to 42 defeat at the hands of Canada in their second group match at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic. The North Americans delivered a historic shooting performance that shattered tournament records and left the young Nigerian side chasing shadows. Canada set

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Junior D’Tigress Shock China with Historic Win at FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s junior D’Tigress delivered a stunning upset on Saturday as they defeated Asian basketball giants China 93 to 88 in their opening Group B fixture at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czechia. Making their debut at the prestigious global tournament, the young Nigerian team, coached by Juliana Akhere, showed incredible resilience

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