D’Tigress lose to South Korea in World Cup opener
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- Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 99-81 loss to South Korea in Berlin.
- South Korea controlled the game through sustained offensive pressure, leaving Nigeria 0-1 in Group B.
- Nigeria next faces Hungary and needs a win to stay in contention for the knockout stage.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 18-point defeat, losing 99-81 to South Korea in Berlin, Germany.
South Korea took control through sustained offensive pressure, forcing the African champions to chase the game for much of the contest. Nigeria tried to remain within reach, but could not produce a response strong enough to overturn the deficit.
The loss extended Nigeria’s poor record against Asian opposition at the global tournament. D’Tigress also remain without a victory in their opening World Cup fixture.
Nigeria now turns to Hungary in its next Group B game. A win would help D’Tigress remain in contention for a place in the knockout phase.
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