Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will begin their campaign in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with a clash against Colombia on Wednesday.
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The match will take place at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, France, as Nigeria begin preparations for the global showpiece later this year.
Although the African champions have already secured their ticket to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after winning the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket, the qualifying tournament provides an opportunity for the team to fine-tune preparations ahead of the competition.
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria vs Colombia
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 2 :00 PM Nigerian Time (Local Time
Venue: Astroballe Arena, Villeurbanne, Lyon, France
How to Watch
Fans can follow the match live through the following platforms:
Streaming: Courtside 1891
Alternative Streaming: HBO Max
Live Updates: Available via the official FIBA website and live score platforms.
Team News and Preview
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has named a 12-player roster combining experienced campaigners and emerging talents as the team builds momentum ahead of the World Cup.
Key players expected to feature include Promise Amukamara, Elizabeth Balogun, Ezinne Kalu, captain Amy Okonkwo, and Sarah Ogoke.
Nigeria will continue their campaign with additional fixtures against South Korea on March 12, Philippines on March 14, hosts France on March 15, and Germany on March 17.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is scheduled to take place in Germany from September 4 to 13, 2026.
