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The retirement of Ogoke, revered as the 'First Lady of Afrobasket,' marks the conclusion of her significant career at the age of 35. Her contributions to women's basketball in Nigeria have been widely recognized and celebrated.
Sarah Ogoke, the iconic captain of D’Tigress, has declared her retirement from the national team after a remarkable career that included winning five FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championships across consecutive years.
The D’Tigress, Nigeria's national women's basketball team, has been awarded housing documents and national honors as promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following their triumph at the 2025 Afrobasket in Côte d'Ivoire. The presentation took place in Lyon, France during the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
The Nigerian women's national basketball team, D'Tigress, faced a 93-86 loss to host nation France during their Group A clash in the ongoing FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers in Lyon. Despite a spirited effort, they were unable to secure a comeback.
NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has declared his retirement from basketball, citing family matters and his ongoing divorce as key factors. The former eight-time All-Star made the announcement via social media shortly after filing for divorce from his wife.
Nigeria’s women's basketball team, D’Tigress, faced their initial setback at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, losing 77–60 to South Korea in Lyon. This defeat occurred just a day after they triumphed over Colombia with a dominant 70–37 victory.
A scandal has unfolded at California State University Bakersfield as Kevin Mays, a former player and assistant coach, faces serious allegations of running a multi-state pimping operation and possessing illegal firearms and drugs.
The relaunched United States Basketball League has defended its choice to sign Jontay Porter, a former NBA player who received a lifetime ban due to gambling violations, emphasizing the importance of second chances in sports.
Dr. Ahmadu Aliyu Oga Onawo, the Andoma of Doma, has received praise for organizing a stakeholders' meeting aimed at addressing the ongoing challenges facing basketball in Nigeria. The event gathered key figures from the basketball community to discuss solutions.
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Congress has petitioned the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) over claims of a constitutional crisis linked to the outgoing leadership's alleged illegal tenure extension.
