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AFD and NBA Africa unveil newly refurbished court as part of Jr. NBA & AFD basketball experience

In a bid to bolster youth development through basketball, NBA Africa and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) joined forces to unveil a newly refurbished court at the Campos Stadium in Lagos on Thursday, September 14. This initiative is part of the Jr. NBA and AFD Basketball Experience program, aimed at providing opportunities for young […]

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Giants of Africa Festival: Uniting the Continent through Basketball and Hope

Giants of Africa Festival: Uniting the Continent through Basketball

In a whirlwind of color, energy, and passion, the “Giants of Africa” festival emerges as a transformative force, fusing the universal language of basketball with the dreams of a continent. This annual celebration, much more than a mere sporting event, has evolved into a rallying cry, weaving together diverse African cultures while fostering hope for […]

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D’Tigress Secures Historic Fourth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, once again etched their name in history by clinching the title of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament with a thrilling 84-74 victory over Senegal in the final. This remarkable triumph marks the Nigerian Ladies as only the second team, following Senegal, to secure four consecutive titles.   After […]

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D’Tigress Roars to Fourth Straight Women’s Afrobasket Final with Dominant Win Over Rwanda

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, known as D’Tigress, have triumphed once again, securing their fourth straight trip to the final of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket tournament. In a remarkable display of prowess, D’Tigress soared to a resounding 79-48 victory against the host nation, Rwanda, at the BK Arena on Thursday, August 3, 2023.   This […]

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AFROCAN: D’Tigers Triumph Over Mali

In an impressive start to the AFROCHAN tournament, Nigeria’s home-based D’Tigers triumph over Mali with a hard-fought 62-56 victory. Overcoming travel challenges, the team showcases their skill and determination, setting the stage for a successful campaign in this highly anticipated basketball competition. The encounter showcased the exceptional talent and competitive spirit of both teams as they battled for […]

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NBA: Mike Brown & Udoka creating a pathway for Nigerian Coaches

Basketball has a long and interesting history in Nigeria. The sport was introduced to the country in the 1950s by American missionaries and has since grown in popularity, with Nigeria becoming a major basketball-playing nation in Africa.   In the 1960s and 1970s, basketball began to gain traction in Nigeria, with schools and universities across […]

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NBBF Tasked to Restructure League Ahead of Potential BAL Bid

The growth of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has been quite impressive since its inception in 2019. The league was created through a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the aim of providing a platform for the best basketball talent in Africa to showcase their skills and […]

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BAL 2023: Nigeria’s representative battle off the court issues amidst title challenge

The 2023 edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) began on March 11, with the Sahara Conference tipping the tournament off in Dakar, before moving on to Cairo for the Nile Conference and then Kigali for the playoffs and finals, which take place from May 21–27.   The tournament once again has 12 participating teams; […]

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