D’Tigress Fall to Minnesota Lynx in US Tour Clash

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered an 88–79 defeat to the Minnesota Lynx in a competitive game during their ongoing US tour.

Despite the loss, D’Tigress delivered an improved performance, showing better coordination and resilience against the WNBA side. Ezinne Kalu led all scorers with an impressive 25 points, highlighting her influence on the game.

Team officials praised the squad’s progress, noting that the tour is aimed at sharpening skills and preparing the players for future international competitions.

The match is part of a series of high-level friendlies designed to test the team against top opposition and build momentum ahead of upcoming tournaments.

D’Tigress are expected to continue their tour with more fixtures, as coaches focus on fine-tuning tactics and improving overall team chemistry.