Sports
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Nigerian High Jumper Temitope Adeshina Named Mountain Region Women’s Field Athlete of the Year
Nigerian high jumper Temitope Adeshina has been named the Women’s Field Athlete of the Year for the Mountain Region by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, after an undefeated indoor season.…
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Nigeria’s Basketball Legend Sarah Ogoke Retires After 15 Years
Nigeria’s basketball legend, Sarah Ogoke, has officially announced her retirement from the national team, ending a remarkable 15-year career that redefined African women’s basketball. Sarah, the only player in Africa to win five consecutive Fédération…
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D’Tigress Dominate Colombia 70–37 in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifier Opener
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament campaign dominantly by beating Colombia 70–37 at the Astroballe arena in Villeurbanne, France, on March 11, 2026. The seven-time African…
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D’Tigress Announce Final Squad for 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has unveiled its final 12-player roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament 2026, confirmed by FIBA on March 5, 2026. The seven-time African champions will…
