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German The Road to Berlin Starts Now: D’Tigress unveil Global preparation schedule for FIBA Women’s World Cup
LAGOS — The reigning African champions, D’Tigress, have officially launched their global preparation campaign for the upcoming 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Announced by Official Team Nigeria Basketball, the intense multi-nation schedule takes the squad across North America, Asia, and Europe as they fine tune their tactics for the ultimate stage in Germany.
With a clear mission dubbed the #RoadToBerlin, the team is leaving no stone unturned to secure peak performance.
A Detailed Breakdown of the Preparation Schedule
The elite preparation window spans just over a month, moving seamlessly from specialized training camps to competitive friendly matches against top international basketball nations:
Chicago, IL (USA) — July 29 to August 2: The elite roster kicks off operations with an intensive high-altitude training camp to build core chemistry and physical conditioning.
Haikou (China) — August 3 to August 14: D’Tigress travels to Asia for a highly anticipated 3 game series against the Chinese national team, testing their adaptability and tactical execution.
Tenerife (Spain) — August 15 to August 24: The squad heads to Europe for heavyweight double header clashes against basketball powerhouses Spain and Belgium.
Zaragoza (Spain) — August 25 to September 3: The European leg continues with crucial warm-up games against Mali and Puerto Rico, serving as the final blueprint before the main event.
Berlin (Germany) — September 4 to September 13: The global journey culminates at the official FIBA Women’s World Cup, where Africa’s finest will lock horns with the absolute best in the world.
Rising to the Biggest Stage
Coming off dominant continental campaigns, this thorough schedule reflects a massive statement of intent from Nigeria’s basketball federation. Facing diverse playing styles, from the physical European defenses of Belgium to the fast-paced Asian transitions of China, will give the tactical team invaluable insights.The work has officially started today, and the entire continent stands firmly behind the queens of the court.
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