Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their United States tour with a 63–87 defeat to Los Angeles Sparks.
The encounter served as a stern early test for the African champions against one of the established sides in the WNBA. Despite moments of promise, D’Tigress struggled to match the intensity and execution of their opponents over four quarters.
The game is part of a broader preparation phase for the Nigerian team as they look to sharpen their competitiveness against top-level opposition ahead of upcoming international assignments.
D’Tigress will have a quick opportunity to respond when they face the Minnesota Lynx on Monday, April 27, as their US tour continues.
