Nigeria’s D'Tigress delivered a commanding comeback to defeat the Philippines 101–84 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

The victory marks their second win in three games at the qualifying tournament in Lyon, France.

Nigeria entered the game looking to bounce back from a 77–60 loss to South Korea, showing renewed intensity from the opening whistle.

The Philippines started strongly, exploiting defensive lapses to take a 26–21 lead in the first quarter.

By halftime, the Asian side extended their advantage to 51–42, putting Nigeria under early pressure.

The turning point came in the third quarter, where D’Tigress surged with a dominant 34–21 run to seize control of the game.

Improved defense and sharper ball movement allowed Nigeria to disrupt the Philippines’ rhythm and shift the momentum.

They maintained that pace in the final quarter, outscoring their opponents 25–12 to seal the win and surpass the 100-point mark.

Match statistics reflected Nigeria’s superiority, including a 36–24 edge in assists and a commanding 58–33 lead in rebounds.

According to FIBA official match data, Nigeria’s ball movement and rebounding were key factors behind the dominant performance.

Key contributions came from Victoria Macaulay and Ezinne Kalu, supported by Nicole Enabosi, Elizabeth Balogun, and Murjanatu Musa.

The win restores confidence after the South Korea defeat and reinforces Nigeria’s growing cohesion ahead of tougher fixtures.

Nigeria has already secured qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, following their historic AfroBasket triumph.

The team will next face France before concluding their campaign against Germany, using the tournament as vital preparation for the global stage.