D'Tigress beat China 88-77 in final exhibition game

Nigeria's D'Tigress secured an 88-77 victory over China in Foshan on Wednesday. The 11-point win served as the final match of a three-game exhibition series against the host nation.

This result marked the first victory for the Nigerian women's basketball team during this tour. They had previously lost the first two games of the series to the Chinese national team. After two consecutive defeats, the Nigerian side managed to find their rhythm in the final encounter to finish the series on a winning note.

The team produced a much-improved performance during the match to overcome the Chinese hosts. This shift in momentum allowed them to secure the win and end their time in China with a positive result.

With the exhibition series in China now concluded, D'Tigress will travel to Spain. The team is scheduled to participate in further preparatory games as they continue their training schedule.

This move to Spain is part of an effort to intensify their build-up to the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The global tournament is set to take place in Berlin, Germany.

Nigeria will use their time in Spain to continue fine-tuning the squad. These preparations are essential as the team builds towards the major tournament, which is scheduled to begin later this month.