D’Tigress lose to South Korea in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with a 99-81 loss to South Korea. Read about the D’Tigress World Cup opener Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-lose-to-south-korea-in-world-cup-opener/
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 99-81 loss to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany. The result marked another setback for the African champions, who have struggled against Asian teams at the global tournament. D’Tigress failed to secure a win in their first World Cup fixture, maintaining an unwavering losing streak.
South Korea dominated the match, employing relentless offensive pressure that left Nigeria struggling to keep pace throughout the game. Despite their determined efforts to narrow the gap, D’Tigress were unable to mount a comeback as South Korea comfortably won by 18 points. The defeat leaves Nigeria in a precarious position, requiring them to quickly bounce back in their next Group B match against Hungary.
A victory over Hungary would be crucial for D’Tigress as they aim to stay in contention for a knockout phase spot.
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