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NBBF Election: Three Candidates Clear Screening as Bakare Is Disqualified
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Olumide Oyedeji and Ejike Ugboaja have been cleared for the October 15 NBBF presidential election, while Ayo Bakare was disqualified.
NBBF Congress Controversy Deepens As Kwara, Osun Chairmen Allegedly Denied Entry In Yola
The NBBF Congress in Yola has sparked fresh controversy after the chairmen of the Kwara and Osun Basketball Associations were allegedly denied entry into the meeting.
Port Harcourt Set for Three-Day NPBL Final Four Battle
The 2026 NPBL Final Four begins today in Port Harcourt, with Rivers Hoopers, Maktown Flyers, Gboko City Chiefs and Aso Sky Hawks battling for the league title and Nigeria's 2027 BAL ticket.
2026 NPBL Final Four Moves To Port Harcourt After Venue Clash
Port Harcourt will host the 2026 NPBL Final Four from September 20–22 after a venue clash forced organisers to reschedule the season-ending tournament.
NBBF Election: Nigeria Risks FIBA Sanctions Over October Deadline
SEO Summary: Nigeria’s basketball leadership faces an October 15 deadline to conduct the NBBF election, with failure to meet FIBA’s requirements potentially putting the country at risk of sanctions and further administrative uncertainty.
D’Tigress Were Prepared. So Why Did It All Fall Apart?
D’Tigress arrived at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after an extensive preparation programme, yet left Berlin winless. From constant travel between camps and cities to long gaps in competitive basketball for several players and Rena Wakama’s late arrival, Nigeria’s failure raises a bigger question: did the team prepare enough, or did it prepare the wrong way?
16 Teams Advance as Inaugural ABA Basketball League Enters Knockout Stage
16 teams have advanced to the knockout stage of the inaugural ABA Basketball League as Nigeria's young basketball talents battle for the historic title.
Wakama Calls for Better Starts as D’Tigress Continue to Find Their Rhythm
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has challenged her players to start games with greater intensity after Nigeria’s opening two matches at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Nigeria D’Tigress’ Late Fightback Falls Short Against Hungary
D’Tigress mounted a late fourth-quarter rally against Hungary but could not complete the comeback, losing 71–67 in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
"D’Tigress Have No Ceiling", Okonkwo Insists Despite World Cup Opening Day Defeat
Amy Okonkwo remains confident in D’Tigress’ potential despite their 99–81 World Cup opener defeat to South Korea, insisting the team has “no ceiling” after their historic 2024 Olympic run.
D’Tigress Suffer Costly Double-Digit Defeat to South Korea in World Cup Opener
D’Tigress suffered a double-digit defeat to South Korea in their FIBA Women’s World Cup opener, with 23 turnovers proving costly in the damaging loss.