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D’Tigers opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 84-81 victory over Tunisia, avenging an earlier defeat and giving new coach David Fizdale a winning start.

Nigeria’s basketball pipeline continues to impress as Otega Oweh, Felix Okpara, Tobi Lawal, and Ugonna Onyenso were selected in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft. Their selections add to the growing list of Nigerian talents making their mark on the NBA stage.

The 2026 NBA Draft first round showcased Africa’s growing influence on global basketball, with AJ Dybantsa becoming the No. 1 overall pick and Nigerian heritage stars Ebuka Okorie and Zuby Ejiofor earning first-round selections.

African women are making bold moves in the WNBA, with key signings, training camp deals and standout draft picks signalling a powerful new era.

Nigerian basketball executive Masai Ujiri joins Serena Williams as a principal owner of WNBA expansion team Toronto Tempo, marking a major step for African leadership in global sports.

The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) will hold its 4th edition at the University of…

Masai Ujiri Masai Ujiri is a Canadian-Nigerian professional basketball executive, former scout, former player,…

The Ogwumike Sisters The Ogwumike sisters have written their names on the sands of…