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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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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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National Sport Commission Urges Stakeholders to Put Baskteball Interest First, as NBBF Prepares for Elections

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has urged all stakeholders of basketball in Nigeria to put the interest of the game first as the Nigeria Basketball Federation prepares for its elections later this year. With Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) calling for organized electioneering, under existing statutes and internal regulations, the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, called on all stakeholders within the Nigerian basketball ecosystem to prioritize unity and the growth of the sport above personal interests. “This is a crucial moment for basketball in Nigeria. We…

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

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Nigeria’s standout forward Victoria Macaulay has earned global recognition after being named in the All-Star Five at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026 held in Lyon, France. The selection places the Nigerian star among the five best players of the tournament, following a series of impressive performances for Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, during the high-level international competition. Macaulay’s inclusion in the elite lineup came after she emerged as one of Nigeria’s most consistent performers throughout the tournament, contributing significantly on both ends of the court.…

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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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D’Tigress Ready for Global Test as Wakama Targets Strong Outing at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

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Nigeria’s senior women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, have commenced preparations in earnest for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament after arriving in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France, to a warm reception. The reigning African champions wasted no time settling in as the team, under the leadership of Head Coach Rena Wakama, held its first training session shortly after arrival, signaling the start of their final preparations for the highly anticipated global qualifying tournament. Speaking with NBBF Media on the team’s readiness to compete against some of the world’s leading basketball nations,…

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Nigerian Basketball In The Eye Of The Storm: “We Will Respect, Abide By FIBA’s Decision on Tenure” – Musa Kida

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Dr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has reaffirmed that the Federation will fully respect and abide by the decision of the sport’s global governing body, FIBA, regarding the tenure of the current NBBF Board. Speaking recently in Lagos after an extensive media briefing on the Federation’s 2026 activities calendar, Kida addressed growing public discourse surrounding the board’s mandate. “Of late, Nigerian basketball has been in the eye of the storm, with some arguing about when the mandate of the present board will end. All…

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Kida Expresses Confidence in Nigerian Basketball’s Growth, Reaffirms NBBF’s Commitment to Sustainable League Development and National Team Excellence

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, on … held an extensive interactive session with sports journalists, providing strategic insights into the current state of basketball in Nigeria, ongoing reforms, and the Federation’s roadmap for 2026 and beyond. The session, which fostered transparency and collaboration with the media, featured the formal introduction of key members of the NBBF Board. Engr. Kida disclosed that the Board has approved a comprehensive 2026 Activities Calendar, which will soon be made public. The calendar features a dense schedule of…

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NBBF President, Engr. Musa Kida, Hails D’Tigress on Prestigious New Telegraph Award; Dedicates Honor to National Resilience

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, has expressed profound pride and gratitude following the conferment of the Special Recognition Award on the Female National Basketball Team, the D’Tigress, at the 2025 New Telegraph Awards. The prestigious award, which recognizes the team’s unprecedented dominance and trailblazing exploits in African sports, was received on behalf of the President by the NBBF Vice President, Mr. Babatunde Ogunade, during a grand ceremony held at the Oriental Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos. In a statement released following the ceremony,…

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