D’Tigress maintain 8th position in latest FIBA women’s rankings
Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, the D’Tigress, has maintained their 8th position in the latest FIBA world rankings, confirming their status as one of Africa’s top teams. The ranking reflects the team’s consistent performances in international competitions, including the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket and World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria remains the highest-ranked African nation in the women’s […]
FG fulfils pledge to D’Tigress for winning 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket
The Federal Government of Nigeria has fulfilled its promises to the national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their victory at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 tournament. The team defeated Mali 78–64 in the final played last August to secure the championship title. After the victory, Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a cash reward of the naira […]
D’Tigress maul Colombia In 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers opener
D’Tigress began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament with an impressive victory over Colombia women’s national basketball team. The African champions secured a dominant 70–37 win in their opening match of the competition. The Nigerian team, coached by Rena Wakama, controlled most of the game and finished the first quarter with […]
FIBA Ranking: Nigeria’s D’Tigress now rank 8th best team in the world, best in Africa
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has climbed to 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings after an impressive performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan. The rankings, released on Thursday, 14 August, show Nigeria moving up three spots from 11th to 8th, collecting 640.1 points. D’Tigress remain the only African team […]
Nigerian girl beats 69 countries to emerge first in English language
A 17-year-old girl from Yobe State, Nafisat Aminu, has made Nigeria proud by coming first in an international English language competition. The contest took place in London, United Kingdom, where top students from different countries gathered for the final stage of the TeenEagle Global Finals. Nafisat outperformed over 20,000 students from 69 countries to claim […]
Peter Obi celebrates D’Tigress after fifth consecutive AfroBasket victory
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. This makes it their fifth victory in a row at the tournament. In a message titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED”, Obi said the […]
President Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress for winning 5th consecutive AfroBasket title
President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for making the country proud once again. The team recently won the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title, continuing their dominance on the African basketball scene. On Sunday, August 3, D’Tigress defeated Mali 78-64 in the final match. With this victory, Nigeria became the first country in […]
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Rise to 8th in FIBA Rankings After Historic Olympic Performance
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a remarkable milestone by climbing to 8th place in the latest FIBA rankings. This is their highest-ever position, moving up four spots after their impressive showing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Under the leadership of coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress delivered a stunning performance, defeating some of […]
Rene Wakama Named Best Female Basketball Coach at Paris 2024 Olympics
Nigeria’s Rene Wakama has been recognized as the best coach of the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball tournament by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA). At just 32 years old, Wakama has made history by leading Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance at the Olympic Games. D’Tigress had an incredible […]
Paris 2024 Olympics: FIBA Praises D’Tigress’ Impressive Journey Despite USA Loss
The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their outstanding performance at the 2024 Olympic Games. Despite losing to the defending champions, USA, with a score of 88-74, D’Tigress showed incredible skill and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress made history by becoming the first […]