Can D’Tigress repeat their historic 2018 run and make another deep run at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin?Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have named their final 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.Head coach Rena Wakama has selected a blend of experienced players and young talents as the African champions prepare for their third appearance at the global tournament.

Nigeria previously featured at the World Cup in 2006 and 2018, with the 2018 edition producing the team’s most memorable performance.

The final 12-player squad includes Promise Amukamara, Jordan Obi, Elizabeth Balogun, Murjanatu Musa, Pallas Kunaiyi, Rita Igbokwe, Victoria Macaulay, Ezinne Kalu, Shay Ijiwoye, Nicole Enabosi, Amy Okonkwo and Grace Efosa.

Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara will join Aisha Mohammed as the only Nigerian players to have featured at two FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cups.Their experience could be crucial for D’Tigress as they prepare to face strong opposition in Group B.

Nigeria have been drawn alongside France, Hungary and Korea Republic in what promises to be a competitive group.D’Tigress will begin their campaign against Korea Republic on September 4 at Berlin Arena.

They will face Hungary on September 5 at Max-Schmeling-Halle before completing the group stage against France on September 7 at Berlin Arena.

The team will be hoping to build on its historic 2018 campaign, when D’Tigress became the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Nigeria eventually finished eighth, which remains the highest-ever finish by an African team in the history of the competition.

With Wakama combining experienced players with emerging talents, D’Tigress will now look to make another strong statement on the international stage.

The challenge will be particularly demanding, with France among the teams standing in Nigeria’s way during the group stage.

For the African champions, the target will be to advance from the group and go as far as possible in Berlin.

Can D’Tigress once again make history and surpass their 2018 quarter-final achievement?The answer will begin to unfold when Nigeria takes on Korea Republic in their opening game on September 4.