D'Tigress Fall Short Against Hungary | Nigeria News

Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a heartbreak 71-67 loss to Hungary at the FIBA Women’s World Cup, falling behind early and missing key free throws—shot just 12 of 23. Hungary’s first win in 28 years came on the strength of efficient shooting and rebounding, while Nigeria showed flashes of fight in the final quarter. Coach Rena Wakama and captain Amy Okonkwo both stressed the need for a stronger start, but the team’s resilience and scoring depth—Okonkwo led with 17, Balogun added 13, and Kalu chipped in 11 points and 9 assists—left hope alive. With their second straight loss, Nigeria now turns focus to their final group game against France, determined to turn potential into victory and end their World Cup campaign on a winning note. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c74b70e8964931c