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Women’s Afrobasket 2023: D’Tigress defeat Mozambique, set up semifinal clash with Rwanda

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: D’Tigress defeat Mozambique, set up semifinal clash with Rwanda

The defending champions of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, the D’Tigress of Nigeria, allayed any fears of a possible upset with a hard-fought 59-52 victory over Mozambique at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on Wednesday. A big third-quarter performance from the five-time champions helped them overturn a four-point first-half deficit as Rena Wakama’s side, led by the electrifying performance of Amy Okonkwo, who finished with 17...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Nigeria defeat Egypt, book automatic quarterfinals berth

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Nigeria defeat Egypt, book automatic quarterfinals berth

The D'Tigress of Nigeria continued their rampant display at the 2023 Women's Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda, with an 83-65 win over Egypt at the BK Arena on Sunday. The defending champions made it two wins in as many games to top Group D and secure automatic qualification to the quarterfinals as leader of the group. Rena Wakama's ladies were dominant right from the jump with an...

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Egypt, Mozambique headline day 2 with victories

Women’s Afrobasket 2023: Egypt, Mozambique headline day 2 with victories

Action continued on the second day of the 2023 Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda, as two-time winners Egypt handed the Democratic Republic of Congo their second defeat of the tournament. The North Africans won 89-78 at the BK Arena thanks to an impressive performance from Nadine Mohamed, who led all scorers with 34 points to go along with 10 rebounds and four assists. The 25-year-old guard...

Nigerians in awe as NBA star Giannis plays basketball with kids in Lagos

Nigerians in awe as NBA star Giannis plays basketball with kids in Lagos

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made a surprise visit to Lagos, Nigeria for a youth basketball programme on Fiday. Giannis was present at Rowe Park, Yaba to engage kids participating in the Youth Alive Basketball Championship. Born to Nigerian parents in Athens, the 28-year-old plays for Greece national basketball team and does not hide his Nigerian heritage. The surprise visit of the two-time NBA MVP to...