Nigeria’s D’Tigress now know the teams they will face in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament. The draw, conducted on Wednesday, places the African champions in a competitive group.
D’Tigress are set to go up against Colombia, the Philippines, Germany, South Korea, and France as they battle for a coveted spot at the 2026 World Cup.
The qualifying tournament will take place in Villeurbanne, Lyon, France, where participating nations will compete for available tickets to the global event. 
Buoyed by their strong outing at the 2024 Olympic Games, Nigeria will head into the qualifiers aiming to keep their momentum and deliver another solid performance on the international stage.