Basketball
“My parents fought about which language we should learn” — Giannis Antetokounmpo says as he starts an Igbo learning centre
The athlete, who was born to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother, emigrated to Greece 35 years ago. He claims his surname is originally Adetokounbo, but he was required to spell it using Greek letters for his visa and that was the origin of the famous ‘Antetokounmpo’. Greek-Nigerian basketball…
Read More »“Where would I be without you?”- LeBron James showers appreciation on his wife Savannah
The basketball icon has his lover have been together since high school days. Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James has taken to social media to appreciate his long time lover Savannah, for her support over the years. Just last week, the basketball player was said to have attained the status…
Read More »Basketball: Nigeria Loses To Australia In Exhibition Game
Australia defeated Nigerian D’Tigers in their last exhibition game ahead of the Olympics. D’Tigers basketball team were thrashed 108-69, losing by 39 points in the last exhibition game before the Olympics. Coach Mike Brown changed the starting lineup for this game in an attempt to give some players more minutes.…
Read More »Nigeria Basketball Federation dedicates D’Tigers wins over US & Argentina to the late Sound Sultan
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has dedicated D’Tigers victories over Team USA and Argentina to the memories of Sound Sultan. The late musician, a well-known basketball fan, helped develop the game in Festac area of Lagos. He died in the early hours of Sunday, July 11 while the Nigerian basketball team…
Read More »Nigeria basketball team beat Argentina after beating USA
Nigeria’s national men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, smashed Argentina 94-71 on Monday evening, July 12, just one day after beating the USA basketball team. In the early hours of Sunday, July 11, 2021, D’Tigers beat the USA in an exhibition game ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Then, in continuation of their preparation for the Olympics,…
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