The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by rising to eighth place in the latest FIBA rankings, released on Thursday.

This significant leap of four spots secures their position among the top 10 teams globally, making them the first African team – men or women – to break into the top 10 of the FIBA world rankings.

D’Tigress’ impressive performance at the Paris Olympic...

Reigning champions the USA will face history-making Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics women’s basketball competition on Wednesday, following the draw on Sunday.

The Nigerians are the first African nation ever to reach the last eight of an Olympic basketball tournament, men and women included.

They will have a tough task against the Americans, who have won the last seven tit...

The Nigeria senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress inched one step closer to Paris 2024 Olympics after a comfortable victory against Senegal.

16 teams across 4 different cities are participating. Hosts, France and Defending Champions (USA) are already guaranteed qualifications, leaving 14 others to squeeze in to grab the 10 remaining slots.

The African Champions, D'Tigress, on Oct 5th 202...