D’Tigress get 88-77 revenge over China

Nigeria's D'Tigress bounced back from two consecutive losses to China by securing an 88-77 victory in their third and final encounter in Foshan, Guangdong Province. This win marks a positive note as the team continues its build-up for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

The reigning African champions asserted dominance from the outset, establishing a commanding 32-17 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 58-29 by halftime. Although China attempted a comeback in the third quarter, Nigeria maintained a firm grip on the game, entering the final period with a substantial 71-52 advantage.

Despite China's improved performance in the fourth quarter, D'Tigress held on to secure the 88-77 win. This victory served as revenge for Nigeria's 69-65 defeat in their second meeting on Sunday and a narrow 70-67 loss in the opening game last Friday.

D'Tigress are engaged in an extensive preparation schedule for the World Cup. The team will proceed to Tenerife, Spain, for the third phase of their training from August 15 to 24, facing hosts Spain and Belgium. Subsequently, they will move to Zaragoza for the fourth phase (August 25 to September 3) with final tune-up games against Mali and Puerto Rico. The seven-time African champions began their preparations in the United States before heading to Berlin, Germany, for the FIBA Women’s World Cup from September 4 to 13, where they are drawn in Group B alongside the Republic of Korea, Hungary, and France.