\n\nNigeria’s Junior D’Tigress have booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the semi-final.
The impressive victory also secured Nigeria a place at the 2027 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup, giving the country another opportunity to compete on the global youth basketball stage.
The Nigerian girls produced a strong performance against the host nation, maintaining their composure in a highly competitive semi-final and doing enough to secure their place in the championship match.
Their qualification for the 2027 U19 World Cup is particularly significant for Nigerian basketball, as the tournament will provide the young players with an opportunity to test themselves against some of the best emerging talents from around the world.
The Junior D’Tigress’ progress also highlights the depth of young basketball talent available in Nigeria and the importance of sustained investment in women’s basketball development.
The team will now turn its attention to the AfroBasket final, where they will have the opportunity to compete for the continental title and complete an impressive campaign with a gold medal.
The achievement has generated excitement among Nigerian basketball supporters, with the team’s latest success adding to Nigeria’s strong record in women’s basketball at continental level.
The qualification means Nigeria will once again be represented at the global U19 championship, giving the young players valuable international experience and a platform to develop their careers.
