D’Tigress Retain Top Spot in Latest FIBA Rankings

Nigeria women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have retained their top position in the latest International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s World Rankings.

Rena Wakama’s side amassed 700.3 points, according to FIBA, to remain 8th in the world. D’Tigress are the highest-ranked team in Africa, which also makes them the only team from the continent in the global top 10.

Nigeria were recently in action at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Lyon, France, were they recorded two wins, and three defeats at the competition to pick up a qualification ticket (write the venue for the world cup and jump off date for the tournament).

The African champions were recently in action at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Lyon, France, where they recorded two wins and three defeats.

This performance secured the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany, which begins on September 4, 2026.

The United States of America maintained first position in the rankings, while France moved to second, overtaking Australia, who dropped to third. China and Belgium rounded out the top five in the latest update.

Also in Africa, following Nigeria’s lead, the top 5 ranked nations are:
2. Mali (18th globally)
3. Senegal (22nd globally)
4. Mozambique (34th globally)
5. Cameroon (37th globally)