Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) President, Ahmadu Musa Kida, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, D’Tigress’ readiness to excel at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026, which places the African champions in a formidable Group B.
The draw pitch D’Tigress in Group B against the France women’s national basketball team, Hungary women’s national basketball team, and South Korea women’s national basketball team—a lineup widely regarded as one of the most competitive in the tournament.
In his reaction to the draw, Kida, described the group as “challenging but inspiring,” while reaffirming Nigeria’s preparedness to compete at the highest level of global basketball.
“At this stage of international competition, there are no easy opponents. Being drawn against top basketball nations such as France, alongside Hungary and South Korea, underscores the level of excellence expected at the World Cup. However, our girls have consistently demonstrated their resolve, discipline, and championship pedigree. We are confident in their ability, and i, personally, I’m confident in their ability to rise to the occasion,” Kida stated.
The expanded 2026 tournament, scheduled to take place in Germany from September 4–13, will feature 16 of the world’s top teams—an increase from previous editions.
Nigeria secured qualification as one of Africa’s leading representatives and was seeded in Pot 2 ahead of the draw. D’Tigress, widely respected for their consistency and dominance within Africa, now face a group that blends elite European structure with the tactical discipline characteristic of Asian basketball.