Nigeria basketball news
Here are some recent Nigeria basketball news:
National Team
- Nigeria's men's basketball team, the D'Tigers, has qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. (Source: ESPN)
- The team is preparing for the tournament with a series of friendly matches against other top teams. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Professional Leagues
- The Nigerian Premier League (NPL) has been suspended indefinitely due to financial issues. (Source: Vanguard News)
- The league was struggling to attract sponsors and had a low attendance rate. (Source: This Day Live)
Club News
- Rivers Hoopers, a popular Nigerian basketball team, has signed a new player, Ike Diogu, a former NBA player. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
- The team is looking to improve its performance in the upcoming season. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
Youth Development
- The Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBF) has launched a new youth development program aimed at identifying and developing young talent in the country. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The program will provide training and coaching to young players across the country. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
International Competitions
- Nigeria's women's basketball team, the D'Tigress, has qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup in Australia. (Source: ESPN)
- The team is preparing for the tournament with a series of friendly matches against other top teams. (Source: Punch Newspapers)
Coaching News
- A Nigerian coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has been appointed as the head coach of the Egyptian national basketball team. (Source: Al-Ahram)
- Mohammed has previously coached in Nigeria and has experience coaching in international competitions. (Source: The Nation Newspaper)
These are just a few of the recent Nigeria basketball news. If you're looking for more information, I can try to find more articles and updates for you!