Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s D’Tigress are bracing for a decisive quarterfinal battle against Cameroon tonight (July 31) at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, and the message from the team is that there is no room for complacency. Having extended their astonishing winning streak to 26 games, dating back to 2015, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team is chasing a historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title, and they’re just three wins away from doing it again, but standing in their way is a familiar foe: Cameroon. D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama: “We Will Give Our All” Head coach Rena Wakama, who made history in 2023 as the first…
As jubilation continues across Nigeria following the Super Falcons’ historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, head coach Justin Madugu has offered a sober reminder that more work lies ahead if Nigeria wants to maintain dominance and become a global force in women’s football. Speaking during a press briefing, Coach Madugu praised the team’s recent success but spoke more on the importance of long-term planning, squad depth, and a collective approach to sustain excellence. “We Try to Build a Team, Not Stars” – Justin Madugu Madugu made it clear that the strength of the Super Falcons does not…
As Nigeria’s D’Tigress prepare for a decisive quarterfinal clash against hosts Cameroon in the ongoing 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket, star players Ezinne Kalu and Nicole Enabosi have called for focus and improvement, with both admitting the team has yet to hit top form. “We Haven’t Been Playing Nigeria Basketball” — Ezinne Kalu on D’Tigress Games Speaking after the narrow 60–55 win over Mozambique in the final group game, D’Tigress point guard and veteran leader, Ezinne Kalu, offered a frank assessment of the team’s performances so far and hinted at a major turnaround in the knockout round. “You should start to…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed how Nigeria’s women’s national team clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit to secure a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in stunning fashion against hosts Morocco. Trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Falcons looked dead and buried before producing one of the most dramatic comebacks in the tournament’s history to win 3–2, igniting nationwide and around the world. “It was a tough pill to swallow” – Rasheedat Ajibade on Halftime Emotions Ajibade, known for her fierce determination and leadership on and off the pitch, opened up in detail about…
The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, held their nerve and showed championship grit on Monday night as they overcame a spirited Mozambique side 60–55 in their final Group D match at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The nail-biting encounter tested Nigeria’s resilience as they came from behind multiple times to seal their 26th consecutive AfroBasket victory, stretching a winning streak that began in 2017. Kalu: “We Have a Target on Our Back – We’re the Queens of Africa” D’Tigress Star guard and key player, Ezinne Kalu also was delighted at the result while acknowledging the growing…
It was a gripping showdown between two of Africa’s women’s basketball giants, but in the end, Nigeria’s D’Tigress proved just why they are the queens of the continent, edging out a resilient Mozambique side 60-55 in a high-intensity Group D clash at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The defending champions extended their incredible unbeaten run in the competition to 26 consecutive games, but not without a serious scare from a Mozambique side that matched them basket for basket for most of the 40 minutes. After the game, Mozambique’s head coach Nasir Sale spoke with pride and perspective, saluting his players…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade delivered a passionate and emotional speech, dedicating the team’s historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title to all Nigerians, especially young girls across the country. Her remarks came during a special reception hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honor the team following their hard-fought 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final. Ajibade, who led by example throughout the tournament, used the opportunity to express gratitude to the President and key government figures, while also issuing a rallying call for more investment in women’s football in Nigeria. Rasheedat Ajibade Calls for…
Nigeria’s women national basketball team, D’Tigress, overcame a spirited Mozambique side with a hard-fought 60–55 win in their final Group D match at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, sealing a quarterfinal spot as group winners. The intense battle at the Palais des Sports de Treichville saw Nigeria rally from a halftime deficit and an 11-point gap in the third quarter to preserve their impeccable AfroBasket record, which has remained unbroken since 2017. Mozambique start strong, Nigeria claw back Mozambique took the fight to the defending champions early on, racing to a 20–22 lead in the first quarter before…
In a grand reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honored Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their sensational comeback victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). 10-time Champions Super Falcons Rewarded Royally The Super Falcons, who secured their record 10th WAFCON title with a 3–2 win after coming from two goals down against hosts Morocco on Saturday in Rabat, were received by the President in a jubilant atmosphere as the pride of a grateful nation. As part of the national honor and appreciation, each player and…
Super Falcons forward, Chioma Okafor has spoken publicly for the first time since not making a single appearance at the just-concluded Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), assuring that she remains patient and confident in her journey with the national team. Okafor, who switched her international allegiance from Malawi (her mother’s country) to Nigeria ahead of the tournament, was an unused squad member throughout the campaign. Her omission from matchday selections was reportedly due to a combination of injury setbacks and tactical decisions by the coaching crew. Despite not getting any minutes on the pitch, the forward maintained a positive…
