FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress seek Hungary bounce-back - Businessday NG

Nigeria's D’Tigress will seek a bounce-back win against Hungary after losing their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup to South Korea.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will look to bounce back from their opening defeat to South Korea when they face Hungary on Saturday in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

The reigning African champions began their campaign on a disappointing note after losing 99-81 to South Korea on Friday, despite remaining competitive for large spells of the contest.

Rena Wakama’s side trailed 26-22 after the opening quarter before reducing the deficit to three points, 48-45, at half-time.

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