
African champions Nigeria's D'Tigresses ended their 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign in Berlin, Germany, without a win after losing to France in their final match. Captain Okonkwo admitted the Nigerian side struggled to find rhythm throughout the tournament, according to ThisDay Live. The defeat to France confirmed a winless exit for the reigning African champions, bringing their World Cup adventure to a disappointing close despite high expectations ahead of the competition.
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