The D’Tigress have clawed their path back to winning ways after they mauled the Philippines, 101–84, in their third game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament.
Nigeria, fresh off a loss to South Korea in their second match, were on the verge of slipping up against another Asian opponent.
The African champions trailed 51–42 at halftime but showed character and attacking intensity to overturn the deficit in the French city of Lyon.
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6 players with double digits for Nigeria
Macaulay 16 PTS
Enabosi 15 PTS
Balogun 14 PTS
Kalu 13 PTS
Kunaiyi 10 PTS
Musa 10 PTS#FIBAWWC x #WeOwnTheGame pic.twitter.com/Wo5tN6iSmL
Rena Wakama’s team scored 34 and 25 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively, to hand Nigeria their second win of the competition.
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