D’Tigress fall short against South Korea in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a defeat in their opening game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The team lost 99–81 to South Korea in Berlin, Germany. D’Tigress struggled to keep up with the sustained offensive play from their opponents. The loss means they must regroup quickly ahead of their next match against Hungary.
Match highlights
- D’Tigress lost 99–81 to South Korea in their first game of the tournament.
- The team was unable to overcome South Korea’s strong offensive pressure throughout the match.
- This defeat continues D’Tigress’ winless streak in opening World Cup fixtures.
- Nigeria will face Hungary in their next Group B game as they aim to stay in contention for the knockout stage.
- A win against Hungary is crucial for D’Tigress to advance in the competition.
