Tag: FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament

FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026: Kida Optimistic D’Tigress Will Not Disappoint

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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress, following the official draw for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, which places the African champions in a formidable Group B. D’Tigress will face a stern test against the France women’s national basketball team, Hungary women’s national basketball team, and South Korea women’s national basketball team—a lineup widely regarded as one of the most competitive in the tournament. Reacting to the draw, NBBF President, Ahmadu Musa Kida, described the group as “challenging but inspiring,”…

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FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: D’Tigress Fall Narrowly to France, Shift Focus to Crucial Clash Against Germany

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, delivered a spirited performance but suffered a narrow 93–86 defeat to France women’s national basketball team in their latest game at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualification Tournament in Lyon, France, on Sunday. Despite a slow start in the opening half, the African champions mounted an impressive second-half comeback that kept the host nation and its home supporters on edge inside the Astroballe Arena. D’Tigress showed remarkable resilience after the break, winning the third quarter 21–15 to reduce the…

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NBBF President Kida Hails D’Tigress’ Salutes their Determination In Win Over Philippines

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African basketball champions D’Tigress, once again showed talent, class and determination by rallying back from trailing in the first and second quaters of game against Philippines 21-26 and 21-25, to secure big points in the third and fourth quarters with 34-21 and 25-12, to win the game on 101-84 points.  The match was Nigeria’s third in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers ongoing in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France, coming after the loss to South Korea in the second game. Speaking with NBBF media on the win over Philippines, President of Nigeria Basketball…

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D’Tigress Battle Colombia as World Cup Qualifiers Begin in Lyon

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Reigning African Champions Nigeria’s DTigress will open her campaign at the FIBA Women’s World cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a high reputation as a major force in World basketball and the game against the Colombians is seen by the girls as a perfect way to build a good momentum ahead of the World Cup. Coach Rena Wakama’s team are highly focused to make the best out of the qualifying tournament in Lyon despite having…

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D’Tigress Arrive in Lyon, France for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have arrived in Lyon, France, ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, where they will battle some of the world’s top teams for supremacy. The five-time consecutive African champions touched down in France and are already settling down as preparations begin in earnest for the tournament scheduled to hold from March 11 to March 17, 2026. Training sessions are expected to commence immediately as the team fine-tunes strategies ahead of their opening game. D’Tigress, widely regarded as the most dominant…

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