D'Tigress Triumphs Over Colombia, Prepares for South Korea

Nigeria's D'Tigress showcased a dominant performance in their opening game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifier, defeating Colombia with a convincing score of 70-37. The match took place on Wednesday, where forward Victoria Macaulay earned the game's Most Valuable Player title, scoring 13 points, along with 6 rebounds and 1 assist.

Under the guidance of coach Rene Wakama, the team is now shifting focus to their next challenge against South Korea, scheduled for Thursday. The South Korean team is not entirely new to Nigeria, as they have faced each other twice in Olympic game qualifiers in 2004 and 2016, with Nigeria holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record.

D'Tigress point guard Elizabeth Balogun had an impressive game against Colombia, and the team is preparing for a tougher match against South Korea, acknowledging the athletic strength of their opponents.