Nigeria D’Tigress Defeat China 88-77 in Final World Cup Warm-Up Game
Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated host nation China 88-77 in their final game of their tour of China as the African champions stepped up preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
The D’Tigress produced an impressive performance to overcome China by 11 points and ended the China tour on a positive note ahead of the major global basketball tournament.
The victory gives Nigeria further confidence as the team continues its preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. D’Tigress used the tour to test their strength against quality opposition and sharpen their game ahead of the competition.
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will provide another major test for D’Tigress, with Nigeria aiming to compete strongly against the world’s leading basketball nations. The team’s latest victory over China offers a significant boost as the countdown to Berlin continues.
The D’Tigress will now turn their attention to the final phase of their World Cup preparations after completing their China tour with an 88-77 victory. Nigeria will hope to carry the momentum from the win into the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.
