Tag: #TeamNigeria
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D’TIGERS CRUSH RWANDA 106-62 TO SEAL SECOND-ROUND SPOT IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a dominant 106-62 victory over Rwanda on Sunday July 05 to complete an unbeaten run in the third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The emphatic win secured Nigeria’s place in the second round of the qualifiers after earlier hard-fought victories…
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FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: D’TIGERS EDGE TUNISIA 84-81 IN FIZDALE’S WINNING DEBUT
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign on a winning note, defeating Tunisia 84-81 in a closely contested Group C encounter in Luanda, Angola. The victory also marked a successful competitive debut for newly appointed head coach, David Fizdale, whose side displayed resilience to overcome one…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2026: TINUBU CHARGES TEAM NIGERIA TO WIN WITH INTEGRITY, BREAK MEDAL RECORDS
President Bola Tinubu has challenged Team Nigeria to surpass the country’s best-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, while urging the athletes to compete with integrity and strictly avoid doping. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, at a farewell ceremony in Abuja, the President reminded the contingent that they…
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NVBF INVITES 20 PLAYERS TO CAMP AHEAD OF 2026 AFRICA NATIONS CUP QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has invited 20 players to national camp as preparations begin for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup qualifying tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to the federation, the players were selected after extensive scouting during the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League. The squad includes a blend…
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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…
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TEAM NIGERIA MAKES STRONG START AT AFRICAN SENIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN GHANA
Team Nigeria has recorded an impressive opening day at the Senior Athletics Championships taking place in Accra, Ghana. Rosemary Chukwuma won her women’s 100m heat in 11.44s, while Chidera Ezeakor secured victory in the men’s 100m heat with a time of 10.38s, ahead of Ghana’s top sprinter. In the men’s 400m, Samson Nathaniel finished first,…
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TEAM NIGERIA STRIKES AGAIN: TWO MORE TICKETS BOOKED FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team Nigeria has secured two more spots for the World Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The mixed 4×400m team—featuring Samson Nathaniel, Taiwo Kudoro, Chidi Okezie, and Patience Okon-George—delivered a season’s best (3:12.88) to finish second and qualify automatically. The women’s 4×100m team also bounced back in style. After a…
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TEAM NIGERIA DOMINATES, CLINCHES 15TH AFRICAN WOMEN’S WRESTLING TITLE
Abuja, — Team Nigeria has emerged overall winner in the women’s category at the African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, securing a record 15th title. The team delivered a dominant performance, winning eight gold and two silver medals out of 10 events to seal the championship. While the women stole the spotlight, the men’s team…
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TEAM NIGERIA SMASHES RECORD, EYES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SPOT
Abuja, May 2, 2026 — Nigeria’s mixed 4×100m relay team has delivered a standout performance at the World Relay Championships in Botswana, boosting hopes of qualifying for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The quartet of Favor Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor, and Maria Thompson clocked an impressive 40.24 seconds—setting a new African record—while…
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NIGERIA WINS BRONZE AT PARA POWERLIFTING EVENT
One podium finish, two strong near-misses — Team Nigeria shows grit on the big stage 💪 Abdullateef Mohammed Awwal has secured a bronze medal in the 59kg category at the ongoing Para Powerlifting competition, earning his spot on the podium during the medal presentation ceremony. Meanwhile, Ahmed Mariam Taiye narrowly missed out on a medal…
