Hungary clinched a tightly contested 71-67 win over Nigeria’s D’Tigress in their Group B matchup in Berlin on Saturday, handing the West Africans their second straight loss at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Determined to bounce back from an opening 99-81 loss against South Korea, Nigeria stumbled out of the gate. Hungary seized control early, building a lead that put D’Tigress on the defensive right from the first quarter.
How did D’Tigress, got their second defeat at FIBA Women’s World Cup?
Nigeria mounted a spirited response as the match unfolded, elevating their level of play significantly down the stretch. A powerhouse 25-point surge in the fourth quarter put D’Tigress within striking distance of a heroic turnaround, yet Hungary managed to withstand the late pressure and preserve their four-point advantage until the final buzzer.
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The defeat keeps D’Tigress winless after two Group B fixtures. With a daunting fixture against France remaining, Nigeria’s chances of reaching the elimination rounds rest entirely on their final group game. Reflecting on the outcome, head coach Rena Wakama acknowledged that her squad ultimately failed to execute when it mattered most against Hungary.
D’Tigress face an urgent task to retool and sharpen their late-game performance. Having seen two potentially game-changing moments fade away, Nigeria must deliver a flaw-free display in their final group match to keep their World Cup campaign alive.
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