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D’Tigress retain global top 10 spot in FIBA women’s rankings

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have retained their position as Africa’s highest-ranked side, remaining eighth in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings....

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D’Tigress stung in Lyon as France maintain perfect run

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered their second defeat of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament after losing 93–86 to hosts France...

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D’Tigress overturn halftime deficit to defeat Philippines in World Cup qualifiers

D’Tigress produced a dominant second-half display to defeat the Philippines 101–84 at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Lyon,...

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D’Tigress suffer first defeat since Olympics loss after Korea setback

D’Tigress suffered a 77–60 defeat to South Korea in their second match of the qualifying tournament for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball...

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D’Tigress roar past Colombia with commanding win to open World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying campaign on a strong note, cruising to a commanding 70–37 victory over...

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Rena Wakama names final D’Tigress squad for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has unveiled her final 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne,...

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D’Tigress surrender half-time lead in narrow Turkey defeat

Nigeria’s D’Tigress surrendered a solid half-time advantage as they were edged 77–76 by Turkey in an international friendly on Friday at the...

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Amy Okonkwo shines in defeat as Besiktas lose EuroCup thriller

D’tigress captain Amy Okonkwo delivered an outstanding individual performance, but Besiktas Women fell short in a dramatic 84–82 overtime defeat to Athinaikos...