Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, suffered a narrow 93–86 defeat to the world’s third-ranked side, France women’s national basketball team, in their FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
D’Tigress delivered a spirited performance throughout the encounter, pushing the highly rated French side in a closely contested matchup.
Despite their determination and attacking intent, the Nigerian team ultimately fell short as France held on to secure the seven-point victory.
Nigeria showed resilience during the game, matching France in several phases and keeping the scoreline tight heading into the final stretch.
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However, the European side’s experience and clinical finishing proved decisive in the closing moments.
The result means D’Tigress will look to bounce back in their next qualifying fixture as they continue their quest for a place at the global tournament.
France, ranked among the top teams in women’s basketball, demonstrated why they are considered one of the favourites, but Nigeria’s competitive display highlighted their growing strength on the international stage.
