”Not Just Sports, Reward Doctors, ASUU, Teachers Also”- Nigerians Cries Out
Nigeria’s lack of a clear reward system has become a big topic in public discussions. People are worried about fair pay for important jobs and services. The federal government has stirred up more debate after the Super Falcons won the 2024 WAFCON.The top women’s football team in Africa won their 10th WAFCON title on July […]
‘D’Tigress’ Captain Expresses Gratitude for Cash Gifts, Honours
The ‘D’Tigress forward and Most Valuable Player at the recently concluded 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championships in Cote d’Ivoire, Amy Okonkwo, has conveyed her appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, as well as the Government and People of Nigeria, for acknowledging the team’s recent accomplishments with generous rewards.Following their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket title on Sunday, the […]
Rivers SWAN Congratulates Champions of Afro Basketball
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Rivers State Chapter, has congratulated Nigeria D’Tigress over their brilliant performance at the just concluded FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Ivory Coast as they beat Mali 78-64 to win the competition for the fifth time consecutively and seventh time overall in the history of the Afro basketball championship. Nigeria’s […]
Eagles B Captain Promise to Emulate Super Falcons, ‘D’Tigress
A recent report indicates that Junior Nduka, the captain of the Nigerian Home-based Super Eagles, has articulated the team’s ambition to emulate the successes of the Super Falcons and D’Tigress by clinching the title at the 2024 African Nations Championship.The Super Falcons and D’Tigress have both recently celebrated victories on the continental stage.Under Justine Madugu’s […]
‘D’Tigress Receive Equal Recognition From Presidency
The female basketball team of Nigeria, ‘D’Tigress, received the same honour and monetary reward as the Super Falcons of Nigeria after winning a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women Championship. The competition, which was held in Côte d’Ivoire, saw the Nigerian female basketball team beat every team they faced from the group stage to the finals […]
NBBF Unveils D’Tigress’ Preliminary Squad for FIBA Afrobasket Championship
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the preliminary squad for the senior Women’s National basketball team, D’Tigress, in preparation for the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket championship. The preliminary squad consists of 20 players, predominantly Power Forwards, with a total of 8 who are also capable of playing as Centres, as the team gears up to […]
Rivers born coach leads D’tigress to historic win
late surge from the Australians at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday. Kalu’s clutch playmaking and scoring proved instrumental in Nigeria’s historic win, as the team showcased their skill, determination, and teamwork to outlast their opponents. Despite a late rally from the Aussies, the D’Tigress maintained their composure and poise, securing a memorable victory that […]
FIBA World Cup: Nigeria to face France, Australia in Group B
Desmond Iwuchukwu Nigeria Women’s Basketball team D’Tigress has been drawn against host Australia, France, Serbia, Japan, Canada in group B of the competition. Group A comprises Belgium, China, South Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the United States of America. The tournament is billed for September 22 – October 1, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. In the […]