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STATEMENT MADE! D’TIGERS COMPLETE PERFECT 3-0 SWEEP WITH 44-POINT ROUT OF RWANDA

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July 5, 2026

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Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have served notice to the rest of Africa after wrapping up the latest FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers window with a flawless 3-0 record, crowned by a dominant 106-62 demolition of Rwanda.

In a performance that underlined their resurgence, D’Tigers overwhelmed Rwanda from the opening tip, controlling both ends of the floor and never allowing their opponents a route back into the contest. Nigeria stormed to a 25-14 first-quarter lead, stretched the advantage to 49-29 at halftime, and produced an even more devastating second half to seal an emphatic 44-point victory.

The result was the perfect ending to an outstanding qualification window in which Nigeria rediscovered the grit, chemistry, and confidence that have long made D’Tigers one of Africa’s elite basketball nations.

The journey began with a hard-earned 84-81 victory over Tunisia, where Nigeria showed remarkable composure to overcome one of the continent’s traditional powerhouses. They followed it with another nail-biting triumph, edging Guinea 80-79 in dramatic fashion to end Guinea’s unbeaten run and keep their own perfect record intact.

With momentum fully on their side, D’Tigers saved their most complete performance for the final game. Against Rwanda, the Nigerian side delivered an attacking masterclass, moving the ball brilliantly, defending with intensity, and scoring at will as they cruised to a commanding 106-62 victory.

The perfect 3-0 sweep not only secured Nigeria’s place in the next phase of the qualifiers but also sent a powerful warning to every team still standing in the race for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

After questions were raised about the team’s fortunes in recent years, D’Tigers have answered in the best possible way—on the court. Three games, three wins, and a renewed belief that Nigerian basketball is once again on the rise.

Nigeria’s Results

🏀 🇳🇬 Nigeria 84-81 Tunisia
🏀 🇳🇬 Nigeria 80-79 Guinea
🏀 🇳🇬 Nigeria 106-62 Rwanda

Three games. Three victories. A perfect window.

D’Tigers didn’t just win—they made a statement. Africa has been put on notice

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September 15, 2026

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Nine people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a passenger bus at Dungus, Kuru District, Jos South council area.

The police command in Plateau confirmed the attack in a statement by its spokesman, Alfred Alabo, on Monday.

The command said it received a distress report at about 7:45 p.m. on Sunday that terrorists operating on a motorcycle had attacked the bus.

According to the statement, the Toyota bus, with registration number BUU 621 ZL, was conveying passengers to Jos when the gunmen opened fire.

It said seven people were confirmed dead at the scene, while two others who sustained gunshot injuries later died in hospital. The police said the development brought the total number of fatalities from the attack to nine.

The police commissioner, Ayodeji Faniyan, immediately mobilised Mobile Police operatives, tactical teams, homicide detectives and forensic experts to the scene.

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