Nigeria D’Tigress lose 67-71 to Hungary for Berlin on Saturday, dia second one-straight defeat for di 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Di loss come afta 81-99 opening-game defeat to South Korea and e mean say D’Tigress still dey find dia first win for di tournament.
Hungary control di game from di opening quarter, as dem lead 21-13 before dem extend am to 36-26 by half-time and 52-42 afta three quarters. D’Tigress score pass Hungary 25-19 for di fourth quarter to reduce di gap, but dem no fit complete di comeback.
Amy Okonkwo lead Nigeria with 17 points, six rebounds and two assists for 29:46 minutes. Ezinne Kalu add 11 points and game-high nine assists for 35:51 minutes, while Efe Balogun contribute 13 points, four rebounds and three assists. Victoria Macaulay score 11 points from di bench for 17:04 minutes and Murjanatu Musa add 10 points plus four rebounds.
Nigeria now wan regroup for dia remaining match, as dem no fit turn di late rally into victory against Hungarian side wey hold dia advantage throughout.
