Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a narrow 76-77 defeat to Türkiye in an intense international friendly game played on Friday in Istanbul.
The match, organized as part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures, proved to be tightly contested from start to finish.
The African champions showcased resilience and strong offensive execution but were edged out by a single point in the closing seconds.
D’Tigress started brightly, controlling the early tempo and taking the lead through disciplined defending and sharp shooting. However, the Turkish side mounted a strong comeback in the second half, capitalizing on key moments to overturn the deficit.
Despite the loss, the friendly served as an important test for the Nigerian side as they continue fine-tuning their strategy and team chemistry ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers.
The team is expected to continue their training camp while engaging in more test games as part of their preparations.
