D’Tigress

D’Tigress vs Minnesota Lynx: Nigeria Show Fight Despite Second US Tour Defeat

Noble Onyeagoro
D’Tigress suffered a second straight defeat on their United States tour, but the 88-79 loss to Minnesota Lynx carried a different message. Nigeria competed harder, rebounded better and found scoring rhythm through Ezinne Kalu, yet weaker shooting, bench production and ball movement still separated the African champions from WNBA-level control in Kansas City overnight....

D’Tigress Add Indiana Fever To Expanded United States Tour Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro
D’Tigress have added Indiana Fever to their growing United States preseason tour as preparations continue for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The African champions will now face three WNBA sides across three cities in a major test of their readiness....

D’Tigress Deliver Commanding Victory Over Colombia in FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying

Noble Onyeagoro
Nigeria’s D’Tigress made an emphatic statement in their FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a dominant 70-37 victory over Colombia. The African champions asserted their dominance throughout the game, leading at every quarter to secure a comprehensive win and reinforce their position as Africa’s premier women’s basketball team....

D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Appointed Head Coach of Hive BC in U.S. League

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has been appointed head coach of Hive BC in the U.S. Unrivaled Basketball League. The 32-year-old led D’Tigress to AfroBasket titles in 2023 and 2025 and a historic Olympic quarterfinal berth, becoming the first African coach to manage in the U.S. women’s pro league....

D’Tigress Conquer Senegal, Reach Afrobasket Final — Unbeaten Run Hits 28

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress powered past Senegal in a thunderous semifinal to seal their spot in the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Final, extending their unbeaten run in Africa to 28 games and edging closer to a historic fifth straight continental crown....

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