Basketball

FIBA draws hard line on NBBF crisis, recognises Kida board, fixes October 2026 election deadline

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has issued a decisive directive on the lingering leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Basketball Federation…

Nigeria Basketball Federation Announces International Showcase Against Los Angeles Sparks

As part of D’Tigress Global Campaign, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) is proud to announce that Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National…

Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team Departs for Commonwealth Games Qualifiers

The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team has departed the country to participate in the upcoming Commonwealth Games Qualifiers scheduled to take…

Macaulay Named in All-Star Five at FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026

Nigeria’s standout forward Victoria Macaulay has earned global recognition after being named in the All-Star Five at the FIBA Women’s…

NBBF Pays Glowing Tributes To Retired D’Tigress Captain Sarah Ogoke

The captain of Nigeria senior women's national basketball team, D’Tigress, Sarah Ogoke, earlier this week in faraway Lyon, France, during…

NBBF, XE Jet Host High-Level Leadership Reception in Lyon to Celebrate D’Tigress Legacy

The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), in partnership with XE Jet, hosted a high-level leadership reception in Lyon, France, bringing together…

NBBF President Kida Praise,Thanks President Tinubu For Fulfilling Afrobasket Promises To D’Tigress

It was a moment to once again witness and savour the fulfillment of one of the several life-changing initiatives hinged…

FG fulfills promises as D’Tigress receives documents of Houses and National Honours

African Champions D'Tigress are in a more joyous mood in Lyon, venue of the FIBA Women's World cup Qualifying Tournament,…

Basketball mourns as former FIBA Africa COO Yira Yacouba dies

…Yacouba a passionate basketball administrator who helped strengthen the sport in Africa - FIBA Zone 3 President Ahmedu The African…

D’Tigress loses narrowly to Host France after dominance second half performance

eyes another big performance against Germany on Tuesday African Champions D'Tigress put up a strong competitive performance despite losing narrowly…