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Kida Raises The Bar: Appoints David Fizdale as D’Tigers Head Coach

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In line with the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) long-term vision of building a world-class basketball structure and highly competitive national teams, the President of the NBBF, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has spearheaded a major step toward strengthening the technical capacity of Nigeria’s basketball ecosystem. Under his leadership, and following recommendations from the Federation’s Technical Committee, the NBBF has approved the immediate appointment of renowned NBA coach, David Fizdale, as the new Head Coach of Nigeria’s Men’s Senior National Basketball Team, D’Tigers. Engr. Kida described the appointment as a deliberate and…

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Mission Acomplished : D’ Tigress Conclude High Intensity US Tour With Elite Tactical Gains – Ugo Udezue

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The D’ Tigress have successfully concluded their intensive training and exhibition tour in the United States.The mission was designed to bridge the gap between continental dominance and global podium. The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has commended D’ Tigress for their performance after playing 3 grade A quality matches . The Federation leadership noted that the essence of the exhibition games was not lost, despite the team losing the three games played. The reigning African champions played against highly rated WNBA teams and bowed to the superior technical skills to Los…

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US Tour : D’Tigress Commends Kida Led NBBF for World-Class Kits

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Francis Achi Members of the D’ Tigress women’s basketball national team of Nigeria have been impressed with the leadership of NBBF led by Egnr. Musa Kida in the manner which the federation has handled the team at the on- going US exhibition international friendly games. An excited D’Tigress player, Pallas Kunayi-Akpanah, was very glad with the kits NBBF gave to the team, noting that the kits have the signature of world – class written all over them, from the pairs of pants, shirts and the backpack, all reflected high standard…

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D’Tigress Show Growth Despite 88–79 Defeat to Minnesota Lynx in WNBA Tour Clash

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Oluchi tobex Tobe-Chukwu Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, delivered an improved and highly competitive performance in their ongoing U.S. tour, falling narrowly 88–79 to the Minnesota Lynx in a spirited exhibition encounter. The fixture, part of a high-level preparatory series against top WNBA opposition, provided another valuable test for the African champions as they continue to fine-tune their squad ahead of major international competitions, including the FIBA Women’s World Cup. From the opening tip, D’Tigress showed greater cohesion and intent compared to their previous outing, matching the Lynx possession…

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D’Tigress Show Promise Despite Defeat in Historic WNBA Tour Opener

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their WNBA Tour with a 63–89 defeat to the the Los Angeles Sparks in a spirited preseason clash in the United States. In what marked a historic outing—making Nigeria the first nation to face a WNBA franchise—the encounter formed a crucial part of D’Tigress’ preparations for the forthcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. While the Sparks eventually secured a 26-point victory, the Nigerian side delivered a resilient and commendable performance against top-tier opposition. D’Tigress showed flashes of quality throughout the contest, competing with…

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D’Tigress Storm the U.S. to Face WNBA Giants in Bold World Cup Statement

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation is proud to announce that Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, will embark on a landmark international exhibition tour in the United States as part of its strategic build-up toward the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. In collaboration with teams from the Women’s National Basketball Association, the tour marks another defining step in Nigeria’s continued rise as a global force in women’s basketball. D’Tigress will face elite competition across three major U.S. cities, beginning on April 25, 2026 against the Los Angeles Sparks in San…

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress Set for Historic Showdown Against Indiana Fever in International Showcase

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has officially announced that Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress, will face the Indiana Fever in a landmark international exhibition game scheduled for May 2, 2026, in the United States. The highly anticipated encounter forms a key part of D’Tigress’ global preparation programme ahead of major international competitions, including the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, further underlining Nigeria’s expanding footprint on the global basketball stage. A Bold Statement of Global Intent The fixture against the Indiana Fever represents another significant milestone in Nigeria’s basketball…

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Federal Government Fulfils Presidential Promises as D’Tigress Receive National Honours and Housing Documents

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have received the official documents for their houses in Abuja alongside certificates confirming their National Honours, fulfilling the promises made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following their historic triumph at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in August 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation took place in Lyon, France, the host city of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, where the African champions are currently competing. The players and team officials were presented with the documents by the Chairman of the National Sports…

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FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress Fall Narrowly to France, Shift Focus to Crucial Clash Against Germany

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, delivered a spirited performance but suffered a narrow 93–86 defeat to France women’s national basketball team in their latest game at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualification Tournament in Lyon, France, on Sunday. Despite a slow start in the opening half, the African champions mounted an impressive second-half comeback that kept the host nation and its home supporters on edge inside the Astroballe Arena. D’Tigress showed remarkable resilience after the break, winning the third quarter 21–15 to reduce the…

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NBBF President Kida Hails D’Tigress’ Salutes their Determination In Win Over Philippines

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African basketball champions D’Tigress, once again showed talent, class and determination by rallying back from trailing in the first and second quaters of game against Philippines 21-26 and 21-25, to secure big points in the third and fourth quarters with 34-21 and 25-12, to win the game on 101-84 points.  The match was Nigeria’s third in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers ongoing in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France, coming after the loss to South Korea in the second game. Speaking with NBBF media on the win over Philippines, President of Nigeria Basketball…

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