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D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat
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· September 7, 2026
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Key points They suffered a defeat to France in their final game, losing 111-56. Efosa-Aguebo led Nigeria with 15 points.
Nigeria's D'Tigress basketball team ended their campaign without a win. They suffered a defeat to France in their final game, losing 111-56. This was their third loss in the group stage, following earlier defeats to South Korea and Hungary. France dominated the game, taking a significant lead from the opening quarter. The team maintained control throughout, although Nigeria improved slightly in the final period. Efosa-Aguebo led Nigeria with 15 points.
Further details of the game are available from the source. The loss leaves Nigeria at the bottom of their group and out of the competition.
The outcome of the game was a 55-point victory for France.
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Category: parks Published: September 7, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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