Nigeria defeats Philippines 101-84 in FIBA qualifier
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Nigeria's women's basketball team, D’Tigress, defeated the Philippines 101-84 in a FIBA World Cup qualifying match. This win improves Nigeria's chances of advancing further in the international basketball tournament qualification. However, Nigeria later lost narrowly to France, indicating ongoing challenges in the competition.
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- •The match against the Philippines took place before March 16, 2026.
- •Nigeria scored 101 points while the Philippines scored 84 points in the qualifier.
- •Following the win against the Philippines, Nigeria's D’Tigress lost narrowly to France on March 16, 2026.
- •These games are part of the qualification process for the FIBA World Cup.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸Nigeria wins its next qualifying matches Nigeria secures a spot in the FIBA World Cup, boosting the team's international profile and opportunities.
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