D’Tigress Loss to South Korea

Nigeria's D’Tigress lost 99-81 to South Korea in their opening game of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Amy Okonkwo led Nigeria with 22 points. The team will seek redemption against Hungary in their next match.

The D’Tigress of Nigeria lost 99-81 to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on September 4 in Berlin. Captain Amy Okonkwo scored 22 points, while South Korea’s Jihyun Park led with 27 points.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress lost their opening match at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup to South Korea, with a score of 99–81. The defeat marks a continuation of Nigeria's struggles against Asian teams in the tournament.