D’Tigress announce squad for World Cup qualifying tournament
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have named a provisional squad for the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. Head coach Rena Wakama has included both experienced players and emerging talents in the lineup. The team is set to face tough competition as they prepare for the global stage. Key players like Amy Okonkwo, Sarah Ogoke, Promise Amukamara, and Ezinne Kalu will lead the squad.
Match highlights
- D’Tigress will compete in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament from 11–17 March 2026 in Lyon, France.
- The team will play against Colombia on March 11, South Korea on March 12, the Philippines on March 14, France on March 15, and Germany on March 17.
- The provisional squad includes stars such as Ezinne Kalu, Elizabeth Balogun, Promise Amukamara, Amy Okonkwo, and Sarah Ogoke.
- The top three teams from the group will advance to the next stage of the competition.
- D’Tigress have already secured automatic qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin by winning the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket.
