Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have officially learned their path to the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, following the completion of the qualifiers draw in Mies, Switzerland.
The four-time African champions were placed in a tough qualifying group that will test their resilience and depth as they aim to book a spot at the global showpiece in Berlin, Germany.
D’Tigress will play their qualifying games in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France, one of the four host cities selected for the 2026 qualifiers. The matches are scheduled to take place from March 11 to 17, 2026.
The Nigerian side faces a demanding road ahead, with their group featuring some of the strongest teams from Europe, Asia, and South America.
D’Tigress Qualifiers Group (Lyon-Villeurbanne, France):
France (Host)
Germany
Korea
Colombia
Philippines
Nigeria (D’Tigress)
The qualifiers serve as the final gateway to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, with only 16 nations ultimately advancing to the Berlin tournament.
For D’Tigress, this campaign represents another opportunity to extend their dominance beyond the African continent and strengthen their global standing. Having clinched multiple AfroBasket titles in recent years, the team’s focus now shifts to translating that success onto the world stage.
Team analysts describe the group as “balanced but highly competitive,” noting that every game will carry significant weight.
With their blend of athleticism, experience, and championship mentality, D’Tigress will aim to make a strong statement in France and continue their impressive rise in international women’s basketball.
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