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Nigeria national basketball team international preparations

Overview

Nigeria’s national basketball programs are undergoing significant transitions following recent performances by both the men’s and women’s teams.

For the men’s team, the D’Tigers, head coach David Fizdale has revealed that he and his staff are working with the senior national team on a pro bono basis. Fizdale stated his goal is to build a sustainable system for talent identification, youth development, and infrastructure, rather than focusing on coaching salaries or short-term results.

The women’s team, the D’Tigress, is facing a period of reflection after being eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Following two losses to South Korea and Hungary, the team also suffered a defeat to France, resulting in a loss of all three Group B matches. This early exit follows a preparation period where head coach Rena Wakama joined the squad only four days before the opening match.

Olumide Oyedeji, a former captain and current Nigeria Basketball Federation board member, described the campaign as a “wake-up call.” Oyedeji warned that Nigeria can no longer take its dominance in African women’s basketball for granted as other nations continue to close the gap.

Entities

D’Tigress · Nigeria Basketball Federation · FIBA · D’Tigers · David Fizdale

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria basketball enters new era amid coaching changes and women's team setbacks

    Nigeria’s basketball programs face new directions as men’s coach David Fizdale works pro bono to build sustainable systems, while the women’s D’Tigress team seeks a recovery after a World Cup exit.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    Nigeria’s D’Tigress eliminated from FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup

    Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been eliminated from the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after losses to South Korea and Hungary, amid questions regarding the team's pre-tournament preparation.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Nigeria national teams prepare for FIBA and FIFA World Cups

    Nigeria’s D’Tigress basketball team and Falconets U20 football team have arrived at their respective World Cup venues in Germany and Poland to begin international competition.

  4. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nigeria D’Tigers face qualification pressure after consecutive losses

    Nigeria’s D’Tigers basketball team faces mounting pressure for the 2027 FIBA World Cup after consecutive losses to Cameroon and South Sudan in the African Qualifiers.

  5. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Nigeria basketball teams prepare for FIBA World Cup qualifiers and warm-ups

    Nigeria’s D’Tigers prepare for 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Tunisia, while the women’s D’Tigress squad faces challenges in World Cup warm-up matches, including a loss to Spain.

  6. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nigeria D’Tigers announce roster for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

    Nigeria’s D’Tigers basketball team has announced a 12-man roster, including Josh Okogie and Chima Moneke, for the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers in Tunisia.

Sources

92q.com · awfulannouncing.com · bettingpros.com · blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · completesports.com · completesportsnigeria.com · kissrichmond.com · newsnowonline.com.ng · newstalkcleveland.com · nigeriafootball.ng · nigerianobservernews.com · nigeriasoccernet.com · olorisupergal.com · premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · sports247.ng · thenff.com · thenicheng.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com · thisdaylive.com · woldcnews.com · zalebs.com

This summary has been updated 8 times: see revision history