Based on this conclusion, the FIBA President has issued the following statement: “This investigation is of paramount importance and I would like to express my personal and unconditional support to the victims. These offences must be duly prosecuted by FIBA through independent procedures. Since the Integrity Officer has confirmed my innocence, I will now resume my official duties with FIBA.”
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The team, which is arriving the venue in batches, will face Angola on September 20, with a top place finish as target.
This followed the September 30th date recently announced by the Federal Ministry of Sports for the Sports Federation elections.
The Mike Brown lads suffered a shock 68-80 defeat to Uganda.
The D’Tigers were drawn along with familiar qualifiers opponents Uganda, Mali, and Cape Verde.
They however have a second chance of qualification for the quarter-finals, with their final group position earning them a quarter-final qualifying fixture on Tuesday.
Daniel Utomi who plies his trade with Vichy Clermont in France will be joined by Ikenna Ndugba, Emmanuel Omogbo of Apoel BC of Cyprus and Benjamin Emegolu (Rouen Basket Metrople, France) after days of training in the United States of America
It was reported on Monday that the Associate Head Coach of D’Tigers quit his role with the national team.
In a series of tweets on his verified @BukolaSaraki handle, the former Kwara State Governor emphasized that government must continue to prioritize programmes and policies that will provide opportunities for talented young Africans.
The Federation of International Basketball Associations recently announced April 15 to May 31, 2021 as the last phase for training and certification of intending members and qualified members.
Diogu, who was a member of the team to the London 2012 Olympics, said despite their impeccable 6-0 unbeaten run during the qualifiers, the team is nowhere ready for a busy summer.
In a chat with NBBF media from her base in France, the 2019 FIBA Afrobasket Most Valuable Player said with the right personnel and positive attitude from her teammates, a podium finish in Tokyo is possible.
Many expected and predicted a stroll in the park, but were shocked when D’Tigers had to dig deep before pulling off a 75-70 points win against South Sudan in their first game and another 64-51 points victory against Rwanda.
Teams have commenced preparations for the third window of the qualifiers between February 19 and 21, 2021, which was announced by FIBA on Monday.
The Mike Brown and Alex Nwora lads on Sunday defeated their Malian counterparts 91-68 points in their third game of the series.
The recommendations, which were published in the English, French and Spanish languages, are titled: “Return to Basketball – Restart Guidelines for National Federations.”
D’Tigress ended their FIBA Olympics Qualifiers Tournament on a high despite a narrow 71-76 points loss to world champions USA at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, Belgrade, Serbia.
Nigeria’s contingent to the FIBA 3×3 Africa Cup of Nations in Uganda recorded a decent result while gaining vital exposure in the 3×3 format of basketball.
In a memo sent to the teams, the eight teams which qualified from the first round phase played in Ilorin will battle for the sole slot to represent Nigeria in the group stage of the newly introduced NBA-FIBA Basketball League.
Engr. Musa Kida was nominated to serve in the capacity of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Vice President, while Joseph Apu was confirmed as Administrator.