Nigeria's D'Tigress lost 99-81 to South Korea in their opening Group B match of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. Despite a strong start and a close contest through three quarters, Nigeria's 20 turnovers proved costly as South Korea pulled away in the final period. Amy Okonkwo led Nigeria with 22 points, while Jihyun Park scored a game-high 27 for South Korea. The team will seek redemption against Hungary in their next game.
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