FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers: Nigeria battles Cote d’Ivoire, Angola, three others in Window 4
The battle for the five slots at the FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers hots up as Nigeria’s D’Tigers have been drawn in Group E alongside host – Cote…
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D’Tigers yet to find Cape Verde antidot lose 79-70
The Nation’s basketball team D’Tigers opened their campaign in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers in Kigali Rwanda on Friday on a losing note. The Nigerian side…
NBBF name 12 for FIBA African World Cup qualifiers
The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA African World Cup qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda between June 27 and July…
NBBF names 12 for FIBA African World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA African World Cup qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda between June 27 and July 5,…
Thank You President Buhari but the Liberation Fight is Still On…Igoche Mark
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mr. Igoche Mark has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision, to rescind his earlier directive on Nigeria’s withdrawal from international basketball, for…
NBBF lauds President Buhari on international basketball commitment
The Board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation has extended its gratitude to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari for rescinding the Federal Government’s decision, through the Honourable Minister of…
Hurray! FG lifts ban on international basketball competitions
Federal Government on Thursday rescinded its decision to suspend Nigeria’s basketball teams from all international competitions. Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, made this…
FG Makes U-Turn As Basketball Return to International Competition
Following the Presidential approval withdrawing Nigeria from International Basketball competitions for 2 years, a number of significant developments have occurred, the most significant being the following: 1. Intervention…
Nigeria Customs Crowned Kings, as 2022 Mark D Ball Men’s Championship Ends in Abuja
Nigeria Customs were on Sunday night, crowned Champions of the 2022 Mark D Ball Men’s Basketball Tournament, after inflicting a 61-55 defeat, on new Abuja franchaise Mo Heat,…
NBBF congratulates Brown, Ime Udoka over NBA heroics
D’Tigers head coach, Mike Brown and former D’Tigers player, Ime Udoka have been congratulated as the curtain came down on the 2021/2022 NBA season. The Nigeria Basketball Federation…