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FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: Kida Optimistic D’Tigress Will Not Disappoint

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, following the official draw for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, which places the African champions in a formidable Group B. D’Tigress will face a stern test against the France women’s national basketball team, Hungary women’s national basketball team, and South Korea women’s national basketball team—a lineup widely regarded as one of the most competitive in the tournament. Reacting to the draw, NBBF President, Ahmadu Musa Kida, described the group as “challenging but inspiring,”…

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BREAKING: FIBA DRAWS HARD LINE ON NBBF CRISIS, RECOGNISES KIDA BOARD, FIXES OCTOBER 2026 ELECTION DEADLINE

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The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has issued a decisive directive on the lingering leadership crisis rocking the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), formally recognising the current board led by Ahmadu Musa Kida and setting a clear timetable for elections later this year. In a letter dated March 16, 2026, and signed by FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, the world governing body stated that the mandate of the present NBBF board remains valid until October 15, 2026. The federation further ruled that elections into the NBBF must be conducted strictly after the…

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