The President, Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Igoche Mark has congratulated D’Tigress over the team’s qualification for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be hosted in Australia later in the year after a 67-65 win against world number five-ranked team, France. Second quarter saw a more purposeful and dominant D’Tigress crawl their way back into the game with a 16-10 points win to close the first half 27-38. “You defied every odd to beat one of the best basketball team in the world, that’s the Nigerian spirit. NAN also reports that second placed Nigeria will face Mali later on Saturday (today), while France will hope to bounce back when they meet China.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2022 20:37 UTC