Nigeria's DTigress to face Colombia in FIBA qualifier
Nigeria's reigning African Champions, the DTigress, will open their FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament campaign against Colombia at Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The match represents a historic first meeting between the two nations in women's basketball history. Coach Rena Wakama's team, already qualified as African Champions for the September World Cup in Berlin, aims to build momentum despite their status. Colombia, ranked 19th globally after a 2024 ranking jump, features top players Ezinne Kalu and Amy Okonkwo. The game serves as preparation for both teams' World Cup aspirations in Germany later this year.