Nigeria, March 21 -- Nigeria's D'Tigress have once again reinforced their place among the elite, maintaining 8th position in the latest FIBA Women's World Rankings with 700.3 points.

It is a number that tells only part of the story. Beyond the points lies a deeper narrative of consistency, resilience, and sustained dominance; one that continues to set Nigeria apart as the only African nation inside the global top 10.

The rankings, released on 20 March, come on the heels of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments, a stretch that tested D'Tigress across multiple fronts.

From high-scoring wins to difficult losses, the period offered a clear measure of where Nigeria stands in the global hierarchy and how far the w...