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Read more AfroCan: D’Tigers eye semi-final spot Nigeria will play 2019 champions DR Congo for a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2023 FIBA AfroCan on Thursday (today) after they overcame Gabon 71-55 at Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda...... Read more Applause as NBBF appoints Wakama new D’Tigress head coach The basketball community has been thrown into a frenzy after the Nigeria Basketball Federation confirmed the appointment of coach Rena Wakama as head coach for the Team Nigeria Women’s basketball team,...... Read more Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the...... Read more Nuggets move within one win of first NBA title The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title on Thursday, beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series. 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