D’Tigress to Face Indiana Fever in Key World Cup Warm-Up

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will take on WNBA side Indiana Fever in an international exhibition on Saturday, 2 May 2026. The match is a crucial part of their preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. The Nigeria Basketball Federation says this high-profile game will sharpen the team’s competitiveness and give players vital experience against top opposition. Ugo Udezue, chairman of the NBBF Sponsorship and Marketing Committee, described the encounter as more than just a game. He called it a strategic move to elevate Nigeria’s standing in global women’s basketball. Ahead of that clash, the D’Tigress will also face the Los Angeles Sparks in another exhibition at Viejas Arena on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

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