The Nigeria Women’s Basketball Team, D’Tigress, fell narrowly to Türkiye in a thrilling international friendly that ended 77–76 on Friday, November 14, 2025.
The contest, played at the Servet Tazegül Kapalı Spor Salonu in Yenişehir, Türkiye, delivered an evening of high-quality, end-to-end basketball that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Nigeria started brightly, combining tight defensive coordination with fluid offensive transitions. Their early momentum earned them a 15–14 lead at the end of the first quarter.
D’Tigress extended their advantage in the second quarter with a dominant 30–25 performance, heading into halftime with a 45–39 cushion. Their sharp ball rotation and efficient finishing around the rim highlighted an impressive opening half.
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