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 […]
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 […]