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The continent's basketball stories, from Lagos to Luanda, Dakar to Cairo.

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National teams26 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Wakama Names Final 12 As D’Tigresses Target Historic World Cup Run

Coach Rena Wakama has unveiled her 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Germany, with captain Amy Okonkwo leading Nigeria’s bid in Group B.

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National teams26 Sept 2026AllAfrica

Ugboaja Calls for Transparent and Inclusive NBBF Elections

Former D'Tigers player and NBBF presidential aspirant Ejike Ugboaja demands a fair process ahead of the 2026 federation elections, urging stakeholders to unite behind basketball development.

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National teams26 Sept 2026fiba.basketball

AfroBasket Women 2027 Qualifiers Set to Begin Across Seven Zones

The road to AfroBasket Women 2027 opens with seven qualification spots available across Africa's zones, with Nigeria, Mali, South Sudan, Senegal and Cameroon already qualified as the top five from the previous edition.

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National teams26 Sept 2026Blueprint Newspapers

NBBF sets October 15, 2026 elective congress in Abuja as Kida era ends

The Nigeria Basketball Federation will hold its elective congress in Abuja on October 15, 2026, ending months of uncertainty and ushering in a new board under a FIBA-recognised transition framework.

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National teams26 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Tinubu Redeems Cash Pledge to D’Tigress After AfroBasket Win

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has completed the payment of cash rewards promised to D’Tigress following their record-extending AfroBasket triumph.

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National teams26 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

D’Tigress Crash Out of FIBA Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have been eliminated from the FIBA Women’s World Cup and have apologised to Nigerians for their disappointing campaign.

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National teams26 Sept 2026APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

AfroBasket Women 2027: FIBA confirms September 2026 start for qualifiers

FIBA has announced that the AfroBasket Women 2027 qualifiers will run from September 2026 to May 2027 across seven African zones, with seven spots up for grabs alongside five direct qualifiers.

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National teams23 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Ugboaja Vows to Fix Nigerian Basketball if Elected NBBF President

Former Nigerian international Igoh Ugboaja says he is running for the NBBF presidency to restore unity and prioritise player development, not to relitigate past disputes.

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National teams22 Sept 2026fiba.basketball

Seven places up for grabs as Women's AfroBasket 2027 qualifying begins

The qualifying journey for the 2027 Women's AfroBasket runs from September 2026 to May 2027, with seven places available across seven African zones for the main tournament.

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National teams21 Sept 2026New Telegraph

NBBF Election: Governor Lobbies to Remove Delegates Ahead of Congress

A sitting Nigerian governor interested in becoming NBBF president is lobbying colleagues to remove state chairmen before the September 25 congress, an investigation has revealed.

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National teams21 Sept 2026Head Topics

Abdullahi seeks NBBF presidency with call for fresh start and innovation

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi is bidding to lead the Nigeria Basketball Federation, pledging innovation, institutional discipline, corporate partnerships and stronger pathways for young players.

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National teams20 Sept 2026wiwsport

Gambia beat Senegal on penalties to win WAFU Zone A U17 title

Gambia defeated Senegal on penalties after a 0-0 draw to win the WAFU Zone A U17 title, ending the Lionceaux's bid for a third consecutive crown.

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National teams20 Sept 2026New Telegraph

Dr Mustapha Abdullahi emerges as contender for Nigeria Basketball Federation leadership

A former NBA agent turned federal institution chief, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi is being discussed as a candidate ahead of the Nigeria Basketball Federation election, with backers pointing to his management experience.

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National teams20 Sept 2026RFI

RFI's Mondial Sports revisits Women's World Cup with Mali and France guests

RFI's Mondial Sports will revisit the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup with Mali assistant coach Diana Gandega alongside French legends Isabelle Yacoubou and Sarah Michel.

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National teams19 Sept 2026sportsration.com

D’Tigress lose to Hungary, face uphill task for World Cup knockout spot

Nigeria’s D’Tigress slipped to a second straight defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, falling 71-67 to Hungary in Berlin to leave their hopes of reaching the knockout phase in serious doubt.

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National teams19 Sept 2026The Nation Newspaper

SWAN backs Igoche Mark's NBBF presidency bid

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind Mark D' Ball founder Igoche Mark, saying his track record makes him fit to lead the country's basketball federation.

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National teams19 Sept 2026LEADERSHIP Newspapers

Udezue backs Abdullahi for NBBF, outlines basketball revolution plan

Former Nigerian international Udezue has endorsed Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi for the NBBF presidency, outlining a blueprint for professional leagues, a national digital database and private investment ahead of the 15 October election.

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National teams19 Sept 2026THISDAYLIVE

Udezue backs Abdullahi for NBBF presidency, calls for basketball revolution

Former Nigerian international Udezue has endorsed Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi for the NBBF presidency, urging delegates to back a candidate he says can turn Nigerian basketball into a professional, investor-ready industry ahead of the 15 October election.

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National teams18 Sept 2026The Nation Newspaper

Bakare urges caution as NBBF election campaign intensifies

Former D’Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has cautioned Nigerian basketball voters to prioritise long-term stability over short-term financial incentives in the NBBF board race.

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National teams18 Sept 2026The Sun Nigeria

Nigeria’s D’Tigress hold eighth spot in FIBA Women’s World Ranking

Nigeria remain the top-ranked African nation in the FIBA Women’s World Ranking at eighth, unchanged despite a 16th-place finish at the 2026 World Cup in Berlin.

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National teams17 Sept 2026PM News Nigeria

Bakare urges Nigerian basketball stakeholders to avoid repeating past leadership mistakes

Former D'Tigers coach Ayodele Bakare has called on Nigerian basketball stakeholders to reject short-term financial incentives when choosing the next NBBF president, warning that the sport cannot endure another troubled four-year cycle.

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National teams17 Sept 2026Citizen Digital

Kenya men bow out early at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan

Kenya's men's Under-23 3x3 team exited the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in the group stage after tight losses to Algeria and Poland, while the women's team opened with a win over Slovenia.

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National teams16 Sept 2026The Nation Newspaper

Amukamara rules out retirement, commits to D’Tigress

Nigeria point guard Promise Amukamara says she has no plans to step away from D’Tigress and will keep representing the country whenever called up.

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National teams16 Sept 2026Citizen Digital

Kenya open 3x3 U23 World Cup with win over Slovenia

Kenya's women's team started their FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup campaign in Wuhan with a victory over Slovenia in Pool D play.