Tag: #NBBF
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JUNIOR D’TIGRESS SECURE WORLD CUP TICKET, EARN NSC PRAISE
Nigeria’s U-18 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, have secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup in China after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 53-50 in the semi-final of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket. The victory also booked Nigeria a place in Sunday’s AfroBasket final against Mali. The National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General,…
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NBBF UNVEILS D’TIGERS SQUAD FOR 2027 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS IN ANGOLA
Nigeria’s basketball governing body, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has announced a 12-man D’Tigers squad for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The qualifiers, scheduled for July 2 to July 5, will mark the competitive debut of new Head Coach David Fizdale. The former NBA coach will lead a mix…
