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Nigeria’s women's basketball team D’Tigress face a big challenge after being drawn into Group B for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, where they will battle France, Hungary, and South Korea.
The draw, conducted on Tuesday in Berlin, sets up early tests against strong opposition for Rena Wakama’s side.
D'Tigress drawn in tough group at FIBA WWC
Nigeria’s D'Tigress have been drawn in a tough Group B alongside France, South Korea and Hungary for the FIBA Women's World Cup 2026.
— Voice of Nigeria (@voiceofnigeria) April 22, 2026
Ranked eighth globally, Nigeria faces familiar rivals after losing to France and South Korea in the qualifiers earlier this year. The 16-team… pic.twitter.com/2OVSyHYeMh
France enter as clear favourites to top the group, boasting one of the most talented rosters in international women’s basketball.
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D'Tigress, currently ranked 8th in the FIBA world rankings, will look to carry that continental dominance onto the world stage when the tournament tips off in September.
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They secured qualification by winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title for a record fifth consecutive time. However, consistency at the global level remains a key challenge for the team.
In the other groups, hosts Germany will take on Japan, Spain, and Mali in Group A.
Group C features a competitive line-up of Belgium, Australia, Puerto Rico, and Turkey, while the defending champions, USA, headline Group D alongside China, Czech Republic, and Italy.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, from 4 September to 13 September 2026.
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