Football • 1d ago
D’Tigress suffer 77–60 defeat to South Korea in World Cup qualifiers
**D'Tigress Suffer Disappointing Loss to South Korea in World Cup Qualifiers**
Nigeria's women's national basketball team, D'Tigress, has suffered a 77-60 defeat to South Korea in their latest game at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers in France. This loss marks the end of D'Tigress' six-game winning streak and their first defeat in the qualifying tournament.
The team, led by coach Rena Wakama, had been on a high after a convincing win over Colombia earlier in the week. However, they struggled to contain the fast and accurate shooting of the South Korean team, who outscored them in three out of the four quarters. Despite a strong start, D'Tigress could not sustain their momentum and were eventually outplayed by their opponents.
Victoria Macaulay was Nigeria's top scorer with 22 points and six rebounds, while Ezinne Kalu provided six assists. Murjanatu Musa also contributed 10 points to the team's effort.
The game started on a positive note for D'Tigress, with the team controlling the first quarter. However, South Korea finished strongly, scoring eight quick points to take the quarter 20-16. The second quarter was closely contested, but the Korean team slowly gained the upper hand, making good use of long-range shooting and finishing with 14 successful three-point shots.
The loss is D'Tigress' first defeat to South Korea in three meetings, bringing an end to their winning streak. The team will now look to bounce back when they face the Philippines in their next group match on Saturday. With their eyes on the World Cup, D'Tigress will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to overcome their opponents.
This loss is a setback for Nigeria, but it also presents an opportunity for the team to learn from their mistakes and come back stronger. With the support of their fans, D'Tigress can still achieve their goal of qualifying for the World Cup.