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Nigeria's D'Tigress Nearly Upset WNBA's Minnesota Lynx
Sports2h ago

Nigeria's D'Tigress Nearly Upset WNBA's Minnesota Lynx

Nigeria's women's basketball team pushed WNBA powerhouse Minnesota Lynx to the edge in an 88-79 thriller, showing the African champions are rapidly closing the gap with elite competition. The performance marked a dramatic leap forward in Nigeria's rebuilding journey.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria Women's Basketball Takes On WNBA's LA Sparks
Sports2d ago

Nigeria Women's Basketball Takes On WNBA's LA Sparks

Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Eye Redemption at 2026 World Cup
Sports6d ago

Nigeria's D'Tigress Eye Redemption at 2026 World Cup

Nigeria's top-ranked women's basketball team will face France and South Korea again at the 2026 World Cup, the same teams that handed them defeats just months ago. Now ranked eighth in the world, D'Tigress sees the rematch as a chance to prove how far they've come.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Face WNBA Teams Before World Cup
SportsApr 16

Nigeria's D'Tigress Face WNBA Teams Before World Cup

Nigeria's champion women's basketball team is taking on three WNBA franchises this spring to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in Berlin. The 21-player squad blends proven stars with hungry newcomers ready to prove Africa's best can compete globally.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Hold 8th in World Basketball Rankings
SportsMar 21

Nigeria's D'Tigress Hold 8th in World Basketball Rankings

Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Delivers Homes to Champion D'Tigress in France
Community HeroesMar 16

Nigeria Delivers Homes to Champion D'Tigress in France

Nigeria's government flew to France to hand championship basketball players the keys to their new homes. The gesture keeps a promise made after D'Tigress won their fifth straight African title.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Get Rallying Cry After Korea Loss
SportsMar 13

Nigeria's D'Tigress Get Rallying Cry After Korea Loss

Nigeria's women's basketball team faced a tough loss to South Korea but received an inspiring message to keep their World Cup dreams alive. Coach promoter Mark Igoche reminded the players that champions are made in how they respond to defeat.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Opener
SportsMar 12

Nigeria's D'Tigress Crush Colombia 70-37 in World Cup Opener

Nigeria's women's basketball team opened their World Cup qualifying tournament with a commanding 70-37 victory over Colombia in Lyon, France. The reigning African champions dominated the game with fierce defense and balanced scoring that left their opponents struggling to keep pace.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's D'Tigress Squad Named for World Cup Qualifiers
SportsMar 6

Nigeria's D'Tigress Squad Named for World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria's five-time champion D'Tigress basketball team announced their 12-player roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers in France this March. The squad features 11 players from their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship win.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read