D’Tigress overpower Colombia in FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifier opener

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifiers with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia's women's national basketball team in France on Wednesday. The Nigerian side took control early and dominated

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Anthony Nlebem

Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.