D’Tigress Fall to South Korea in 2026 FIBA World Cup Opener
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- Nigeria lost 99-81 to South Korea in its opening game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
- D’Tigress remained within six points entering the final quarter but pulled away late.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81-99 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday.
Nigeria stayed within six points heading into the final quarter, but South Korea finished strongly to secure the victory.
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