**D'Tigress Suffer Second Loss in FIBA WWCQ** Nigeria's D'Tigress team has suffered their second loss in the ongoing 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament, falling to the hosts France by 93-86 on Sunday. The loss comes as a setback for the African champions, who were hoping to secure their third win in four fixtures. The match began with France making a strong start, gaining an early lead after winning the jump ball. The French team continued to dominate the first half, outscoring the D'Tigress 29-21 in the first quarter. Although Nigeria managed to narrow the gap in the second quarter, the hosts still maintained a significant advantage, leading 57-45 at halftime. However, Coach Rena Wakama's team responded strongly in the third quarter, producing an impressive 21-15 run to reduce the deficit. Unfortunately, France managed the game well in the closing stages, edging the final quarter 21-20 to secure the victory. This loss marks the second defeat for the D'Tigress in the tournament, and they will now face Germany on Tuesday in their next match. Despite the setback, the team will be hoping to end their qualifying campaign on a high note. The loss to France serves as a reminder that the competition in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament is fierce, and Nigeria's D'Tigress will need to put in a lot of effort to progress to the next stage. However, with their determination and spirit, the team is expected to give their best in their remaining matches. As the D'Tigress team takes on Germany on Tuesday, they will be hoping to bounce back from this loss and prove their strength in the tournament. The team's fans will be eagerly watching the match, hoping to see the D'Tigress regain their winning form and make Nigeria proud. By James Agberebi.