Nigeria Exit FIBA Womens World Cup After Heavy Loss To France

The Nigerian women national basketball team concluded their campaign in the FIBA Womens World Cup with a heavy defeat against France. Suffering a 111-56 loss on Monday, the squad wrapped up the group stage winless in their three outings.

This latest setback followed an opening 99-81 defeat against South Korea and a narrow 71-67 loss to Hungary. Throughout the tournament, the team struggled to find consistent rhythm against strong international opponents.

Despite flashes of competitiveness, particularly in the encounter against Hungary, the overall campaign highlighted clear areas for development. Head coach Rena Wakama acknowledged the challenges faced by the squad on the global stage.

The players will now return to their respective clubs to regroup and prepare for upcoming domestic and international fixtures.