Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has identified their opponents for the final qualifying round of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, following the draw that took place yesterday at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland.
The four-time African champions are set to compete in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France, which is one of the four host cities for the global qualifiers scheduled from March 11 to 17, 2026.
D’Tigress have been placed in a challenging group alongside France, Germany, Korea, Colombia, and the Philippines, as they strive to secure a spot at the Berlin 2026 World Cup.
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The qualifiers will act as the final pathway to the world’s premier women’s basketball tournament, where 16 nations will compete for glory.
The draw was facilitated by Germany’s Marie Guelich and former French captain Endy Miyem, under the oversight of FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis and representatives from the participating federations.
In addition to Lyon-Villeurbanne, other host cities for the qualifiers include Wuhan (China), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Istanbul (Türkiye).
D’Tigress will be aiming to maintain their dominance on the African continent and convert it into another remarkable global performance as they seek to qualify for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin 2026.
The Full Draw:
Wuhan, China: Mali, South Sudan, Brazil, Belgium, Czechia, China
Lyon-Villeurbanne, France: Colombia, Philippines, Germany, Korea, France, Nigeria
San Juan, Puerto Rico: New Zealand, Puerto Rico, USA, Senegal, Italy, Spain
Istanbul, Türkiye: Hungary, Türkiye, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Japan
