Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, Nigeria women’s national basketball team, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in France in emphatic fashion, defeating Colombia women’s national basketball team 70–37 in a one-sided contest.
Despite already securing qualification for the global showpiece, the Nigerian side delivered a commanding performance, showcasing their defensive strength and depth against the South Americans.
D’Tigress set the tone early in the game with an aggressive defensive setup that disrupted Colombia’s offensive rhythm.
Nigeria controlled the tempo in the opening half, forcing turnovers and converting key possessions to establish a comfortable lead before the break.
However, it was in the second half that the reigning African champions truly stamped their authority on the game.
Colombia struggled to break through Nigeria’s compact defense and managed to score just eight points across the entire second half — a testament to D’Tigress’ disciplined defensive organization and relentless pressure.
Nigeria continued to extend their advantage through efficient ball movement and strong rebounding, ensuring the gap on the scoreboard widened steadily as the game progressed.
The 33-point victory highlights the team’s determination to maintain their competitive edge despite already having their place secured at the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
For D’Tigress, the result serves as a strong statement of intent as they continue their preparations against other international opponents in France.
Their defensive dominance and collective teamwork once again underline why they remain one of Africa’s most formidable forces in women’s basketball.
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