Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered an 81–73 defeat to Germany in their latest outing at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
The eight-point loss marked a challenging end to the fixture for the Nigerian side, who battled throughout but were unable to contain a disciplined German team that maintained control in key moments of the game.
Despite the setback, there was a significant individual milestone for Nigeria as Victoria Macaulay delivered an outstanding performance across the tournament to earn a place in the prestigious All-Star Five of the qualifiers held in Lyon, France.
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Macaulay’s recognition stands as a bright spot for D’Tigress, underlining her influence and consistency on the international stage, even as the team continues its push for qualification.
With attention now shifting forward, Nigeria will look to regroup and build momentum ahead of their next challenge, with hopes of securing a place on the global stage later this year.