Nigeria’s D’Tigress Drawn with France and Korea in FIBA Women’s World Cup
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- •The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup group includes France, South Korea, Hungary, and Nigeria.
- •The draw was confirmed on April 22, 2026.
- •Nigeria’s D’Tigress have faced France and South Korea in previous international competitions.
- •Advancing past the group stage would mark a major achievement for Nigeria’s women’s basketball.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeat France and South Korea in the group stage they would likely advance to the knockout rounds, increasing Nigeria’s visibility in international women’s basketball and encouraging greater investment in the sport domestically.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)D’Tigress to Kickoff FIBA World Cup Dress Rehearsals with WNBA Teams on SaturdayAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Again, D’Tigress Draw France, S’Korea, Hungary at the 2026 FIBA World CupAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: D’Tigress drawn with France, Korea in tricky group