D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has announced Nigeria’s final 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
The squad, which will be captained by Amy Okonkwo, includes a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents.
Nigeria will be making their third appearance at the global showpiece after previously featuring in the 2006 and 2018 editions.
Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara are the only members of the current squad who were also part of the D’Tigress team at the 2018 World Cup.
The duo are set to make history as the first Nigerian players to feature at two editions of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
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