Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, the D’Tigress, has maintained their 8th position in the latest FIBA world rankings, confirming their status as one of Africa’s top teams.

The ranking reflects the team’s consistent performances in international competitions, including the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket and World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria remains the highest-ranked African nation in the women’s basketball standings.

FIBA noted that D’Tigress’ recent victories over continental and global opponents contributed to sustaining their ranking, demonstrating the team’s growing competitiveness on the world stage.

Coach Ogwumike praised the players’ commitment, saying, “Our focus on discipline, training, and teamwork continues to pay off. We aim to climb even higher in the next ranking update.”

Analysts highlight that the team’s strong defensive strategies and talented roster have helped them secure wins against higher-ranked nations in recent tournaments.

With the Olympics and FIBA Women’s World Cup on the horizon, the D’Tigress are set to defend and possibly improve their ranking through upcoming international fixtures.