Nigeria’s D’Tigress came from behind to beat France 67-65 in their second game at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday.
The Otis Hugley-led girls came into the match off a disappointing first game — 90-76 — defeat to China on Thursday, and appeared to allow the struggle from the previous match to follow them into the clash with the French side.
The Nigerians suffered early jitters against the team ranked the fifth-best in the world, as they lost the first quarter by 28-11.
D’Tigress, however, woke up from the slumber with the realisation that another loss will further complicate their fight for a place in the World Cup.
By Idris Shehu/TheCable