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August 5, 2024

Nigeria's U18 Men Secure Huge Win Over Liberia in FIBA U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers

FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Men's Afrobasket Qualifiers Game Review: Nigeria dominated Liberia 82-40 on game day three of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Aggressive defence and an efficient offence led to a massive lead, with balanced scoring and strong teamwork securing the decisive victory.

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August 5, 2024

Nigeria's D'Tigress Make Olympic Basketball History: Advance to the Quarter-Finals

Post-Game Review: Nigeria's National Women's Basketball team made history with a 79-70 win over Canada, advancing to the 2024 Paris Olympics quarter-finals. Their relentless defence limited Canada to 19.2% from three-point range, and 16 steals led to 26 turnovers, showcasing their skill and determination.

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August 3, 2024

A Dominant Display of Power: Nigeria U18 Women Obliterates Liberia 90-9

FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Women's Afrobasket Qualifiers Game Review: Nigeria's U18 Women's team dominated Liberia 90-9 in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Their aggressive play, suffocating defence, and efficient offence led to a 56-4 halftime lead, showcasing their potential as top contenders.

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August 3, 2024

Nigeria Overwhelms Ghana 72-47 as Player Shortages Force Default Loss in U18 Qualifiers!

FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Men's Afrobasket Qualifiers Game Review: Nigeria triumphed 72-47 over Ghana in the FIBA U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers. Nigeria's strong defence and offence built an early lead. The game took a turn when Ghana, with only six players, faced fouls and injuries, leading to a default loss.

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August 2, 2024

Heartbreak at the Olympics: Nigeria Fall to France 75-54 in Olympic Showdown!

France defeated Nigeria 75-54 in their second game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nigeria's defence improved in the second quarter, but offensive struggles and turnovers allowed France to dominate. Key stats highlight France's superior shooting and bench contributions, underscoring Nigeria's need for better offensive efficiency.

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July 29, 2024

Nigeria Beat Australia in Opening Game at the 2024 Paris Olympics

In a historic win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nigeria's women's team triumphed over third-ranked Australia 75-62. Ranked last in pre-tournament power rankings, Nigeria overcame an early deficit, leveraged their physical prowess, and delivered a strong defensive performance to secure this significant victory.