Follow Us on Google
By Joe Apu
Reigning African champions Nigeria women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress will be among the 16 teams in the spotlight when the draw for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 takes place on April 21 in Berlin.
With excitement building ahead of the ceremony at Kraftwerk Berlin, world governing body FIBA has confirmed the principles that will guide the draw process.
Nigeria, who head into the tournament as Africa’s top-ranked side, will be keenly watching as the 16 qualified teams are divided into four groups. The teams have already been seeded into four pots based on the latest FIBA Women’s World Ranking, with host nation Germany placed in Pot 1 and automatically assigned to Group A.
Other News
The draw will see each group formed by one team from each pot, with strict geographical guidelines in place. No group will have more than two European teams, while only one team each from Africa, the Americas, and Asia/Oceania is permitted per group—setting the stage for a balanced and competitive tournament.
For Nigeria, the draw represents a crucial step in their quest to make a significant impact on the global stage, following their dominance on the African continent in recent years.
The 2026 Women’s World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, bringing together the world’s elite teams in a battle for basketball supremacy.
The draw ceremony will also feature the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Enshrinement Ceremony, adding further glamour to the occasion.
