D’Tigresses End 2026 FIBA World Cup Winless After Loss

Nigeria’s D’Tigresses ended their participation in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup held in Berlin, Germany, without securing a victory, losing all four of their matches. The final defeat came against France, with a score of 111-56, marking the worst performance by the Nigerian team in recent times.

Captain Okonkwo acknowledged that the team struggled to find their rhythm throughout the tournament. The match against France showcased the French team's dominance, as they scored 31 points in the first quarter and 34 in the second, leading 65-26 at halftime.

The French continued their strong performance in the third quarter, adding 30 points before easing off in the final period. The D’Tigresses entered the tournament with high hopes following their historic quarter-final run at the 2024 Paris Olympics but faced a challenging group-stage campaign instead.