D'Tigress Bow Out of World Cup After Heavy Defeat To France

Nigeria's D'Tigress have ended their 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after suffering a heavy 111–56 defeat to France in their final Group B match in Berlin on Monday. France dominated the encounter from the opening minutes, taking a commanding 31–13 lead in the first quarter before extending the advantage to 65–26 at halftime. The European side maintained its control after the break to complete a 55-point victory. D'Tigress struggled to match France's offensive intensity and shooting efficiency throughout the game. Nigeria scored just 13 points in each of the first three quarters before managing 17 in the final period. The defeat marked Nigeria's third consecutive loss at the tournament, following earlier defeats to South Korea and Hungary, bringing the African champions' World Cup campaign to an end without a victory. France, meanwhile, finished the group stage unbeaten and produced a record-breaking shooting display, knocking down 22 three-pointers, the most by any team in a single Women's World Cup game. READ ALSO: D'Tigress Fall To South Korea 99:81 In World Cup Opener Despite the disappointing result, D'Tigress remain one of Africa's leading women's basketball teams, having won the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket and made history by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The World Cup exit will undoubtedly be a difficult one for the Nigerian players and supporters, but the team's journey remains a source of pride as the players continue to represent the country on the global stage. Final Score: France 111–56 Nigeria D'Tigress may have bowed out, but they leave with the pride of carrying the Nigerian flag with courage and determination. The focus now turns to rebuilding and returning stronger for future international competitions.