Basketball
News relating to Basketball n Nigeria
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.