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National teams7 Sept 2026The Nation Newspaper

Wakama rallies D’Tigress for France finale after World Cup exit

Nigeria’s 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign ended with a 71-67 loss to Hungary and elimination triggered by France’s win over South Korea. Coach Rena Wakama now looks to the final group game.

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National teams7 Sept 2026Channels Television

D’Tigress eliminated from Women’s World Cup after 111-56 loss to France

Nigeria’s D’Tigress crashed out of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, finishing bottom of their group following a 55-point defeat to France.

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National teams6 Sept 2026bellanaija.com

Mali Stun Spain 82-73 at FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin

Mali recorded only their second ever Women’s World Cup victory and their first against a European side, beating Spain 82-73 in Berlin as Sika Koné set a new record.

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National teams6 Sept 2026Africtelegraph

Mali Topple Spain at FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin

Mali beat Spain 82-73 in Group A of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, putting the Aigles Dames in a strong position to chase a quarter-final spot.

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National teams6 Sept 2026TVC News

D’Tigress Crash Out of 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s D’Tigress are eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after France beat South Korea 95-69, leaving the African champions unable to advance from Group B.

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National teams6 Sept 2026Radio Nigeria Lagos

DAM Foundation backs D'Tigress as Nigerian stars feature in Berlin

DAM Foundation President Dr Abdullahi Mustapha joined basketball stakeholders in Berlin to show support for Nigeria's D'Tigress during their international campaign.

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National teams5 Sept 2026fiba.basketball

Mali stun Spain to claim historic win at Women's World Cup

Mali beat Spain 82-73 in Berlin for only their second victory at a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and first against European opposition. Sika Kone starred with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

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National teams5 Sept 2026Mali Actu

Mali stun Spain at 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

Mali become only the second African nation to defeat Spain at a Women's Basketball World Cup, following Nigeria's 2018 success.

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National teams5 Sept 2026Premium Times Nigeria

D’Tigress suffer second straight World Cup defeat against Hungary

Nigeria’s D’Tigress remain winless at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup after a 67-71 defeat to Hungary in Berlin, despite a strong fourth-quarter rally.

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National teams5 Sept 2026dailysports.net

Brahim Hemdani appointed Algeria head coach after Petkovic exit

The Algerian Football Federation has named former international Brahim Hemdani as the new head coach of the Fennecs, with Antar Yahia joining as assistant ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

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National teams4 Sept 2026Nigerian Voice

D'Tigress fall 99-81 to South Korea in Women's World Cup opener

Nigeria's D'Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign with an 18-point loss to South Korea in Berlin and now face Hungary next.

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National teams4 Sept 2026NewVision.co.ug

Senegal routs Uganda 88-53 in Afrobasket Group D clash

Senegal cruised past an undermanned Uganda 88-53 in their 2025 Men's Afrobasket Group D fixture, outscoring the Silverbacks 44-23 after the break.

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National teams4 Sept 2026Sports - Orange

Mali stun Spain in historic FIBA Women's World Cup upset

Mali delivered one of the most surprising results of the FIBA Women's World Cup, overwhelming Spain with fast, aggressive play.

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National teams4 Sept 2026APS - Agence de Presse Sénégalaise

Mali lose Women's World Cup opener to Japan in Berlin

Mali let a three-quarter lead slip as Japan rallied to win 102-97 in the opening game of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The Maliennes face Spain next.

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National teams3 Sept 2026olympics.com

D’Tigress chase fresh chapter at FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin

Nigeria prepare for a third World Cup appearance in Berlin, with veterans Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara the only holdovers from the 2018 squad that reached the quarter-finals.

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National teams3 Sept 2026APS - Agence de Presse Sénégalaise

Mali and Nigeria open FIBA Women’s World Cup campaigns in Berlin

Mali face Japan on Friday before Nigeria meet Hungary on Saturday as Africa’s two representatives begin their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaigns in Berlin.

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National teams3 Sept 2026Daily Post Nigeria

Wakama names Nigeria’s final 12-player World Cup squad

Coach Rena Wakama has unveiled Nigeria’s 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with Amy Okonkwo as captain.

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National teams3 Sept 2026naijanews.com

D’Tigress Name Final Squad for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup

Coach Rena Wakama has trimmed her squad to 12 players for the World Cup in Germany, with Amy Okonkwo captaining Nigeria in Group B.

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National teams2 Sept 2026Blueprint Newspapers

D'Tigress open Women's World Cup campaign against Korea

Nigeria's D'Tigress begin their FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign on 4 September in Berlin, with France among their group opponents.

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National teams2 Sept 2026koaci.com

Ivory Coast to host FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifying window in Abidjan

Abidjan will stage the fifth window of the FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers in February 2027, with six African nations competing for two spots.

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National teams2 Sept 2026Africa24 TV

Guinea overpower Cameroon 90-67 to keep World Cup bid alive

Guinea tightened their grip on second place in Group E of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a 90-67 win over Cameroon.

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National teams2 Sept 2026malijet.com

Mali name 12-player squad for Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin

The Aigles of Mali have arrived in Berlin for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, with veteran Nagnouma Coulibaly replacing her injured sister Mariam in the squad.

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National teams1 Sept 2026The Sun Nigeria

Agada sets three-point record as Nigeria beat Cape Verde 100-84

Caleb Agada hit eight three-pointers off the bench to set a new FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers record as Nigeria beat Cape Verde.

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National teams1 Sept 2026mediacongo.net

DRC edge Egypt to keep World Cup 2027 qualification hopes alive

The DR Congo Léopards held off a late Egypt rally to win 77-75 in Dakar, preserving their chances in the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.