D’Tigress Triumphs 101-84 Over Philippines in Qualifiers

In the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria's D’Tigress achieved a significant 101-84 victory against the Philippines on Saturday. After losing their second game to Colombia 77-60, D’Tigress started the match slowly, trailing 25-21 at the end of the first quarter and facing a nine-point deficit at halftime, with the score at 51-42.

However, the team, led by coach Rena Wakama, turned the game around in the third quarter, outscoring the Philippines 34-21 to take control. They sealed their victory emphatically in the final period, scoring 25 points while limiting the Philippines to just 12.

This victory marks a crucial turnaround for the African champions, who will face France in their next game on Sunday and conclude their campaign against Germany on Monday.