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D'Tigress Retain Eighth Position in Latest FIBA Women's Rankings
Nigeria's D'Tigress have secured eighth position in the FIBA Women's World Rankings. As the highest-ranked team in Africa, they are the only team from the continent to be in the global top 10.
The D'Tigress recently participated in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Lyon, France. During the competition, the team recorded two wins and three defeats. Globally, the United States of America holds first position in the rankings. France has moved up to second place, while Australia has dropped to third. China and Belgium round out the top five in the latest FIBA rankings.
Key Facts
- D'Tigress are ranked eighth in the FIBA Women's World Rankings.
- D'Tigress are the highest-ranked team in Africa.
- The team is the only African team in the global top 10.
- The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament took place in Lyon, France.
- D'Tigress recorded two wins and three defeats at the competition.
- The United States of America is ranked first globally.
- France is ranked second, and Australia is third.
- China and Belgium are fourth and fifth, respectively.
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Research Sources
- Daily Post Nigeria — D'Tigress maintain 8th position in latest FIBA women's rankings