Nigeria, Aug. 13 -- Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, have shifted attention to Spain after ending their three-game tour of China with an impressive 88-77 victory over the hosts in Foshan on Wednesday.

The win gave the reigning African champions a timely confidence boost as they continue preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

Elizabeth Balogun led Nigeria's scoring with 26 points, while Grace Efosa added 19 as D'Tigress responded strongly after losing the opening two games of the series, 70-67 and 69-65.

The final victory also provided head coach Rena Wakama with another opportunity to assess her squad against quality opposition ahead of the World Cup.

The China assignment followed Ni...