D’Tigress Drop to 10th in FIBA Women’s World Cup Rankings
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has fallen two places to 10th in the latest FIBA Women’s World Cup Power Rankings, which were released ahead of the tournament. Previously ranked eighth, D’Tigress now trails Italy, which has moved into ninth position.
The United States maintains the top rank, followed by France in second, Spain in third, and Belgium in fourth. Australia, China, Germany, and Japan occupy the fifth to eighth positions, respectively.
Despite the drop, D’Tigress remains the only African nation in the top 10, underscoring Nigeria’s dominance in women’s basketball on the continent. The ranking reflects the team’s progress and reputation in international competitions.
As they prepare for the World Cup, D’Tigress aims to leverage their ranking as motivation to perform strongly against the world’s best teams and improve their standing.
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