FIBA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Topple Argentina to Stay in Top 12 Contention

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Topple Argentina to Stay in Top 12 Contention

By Niyi Busari 

 Team Nigeria produced a solid performance to defeat Argentina 68–58 in a 9–16 classification game at the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025, held at Starez Arena Vodova Hall 2 in Brno, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Junior D’Tigress controlled the game from the outset, outscoring Argentina in the first three quarters and holding firm in an even final period to seal a 10-point win. The victory improves Nigeria’s positioning in the classification rounds as they aim for a top-12 finish.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:

Q1: Nigeria 19–17 Argentina

Q2: Nigeria 10–9 Argentina

Q3: Nigeria 18–11 Argentina

Q4: Nigeria 21–21 Argentina

Standout Performances and Statistics

Nora Ezike led Nigeria with a game-high efficiency rating of 20, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. For Argentina, Julia Bosque stood out with an efficiency of 16, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide for her team.

Nigeria recorded a 35.2% field goal percentage, outshooting Argentina, who finished with 29%. From the free-throw line, Nigeria was also superior, converting 70% of attempts compared to Argentina’s 64.3%.

Key Game Stats:

Biggest Lead: Nigeria by 16 points; Argentina’s largest was 3

Longest Scoring Run: 7–0 by both teams

Time Spent Leading: Nigeria – 27:55; Argentina – 5:49

Total Lead Changes: 6

The match was officiated by Wissam Zein (Syria), Sandra Sanchez (Spain), and Xiao Zhang (China). Heba El Hadidy served as Commissioner and Technical Delegate. The game attracted 97 spectators.

With this result, Nigeria progressed to the next stage of the 9–12 classification bracket, keeping hopes alive for a strong finish in their FIBA U19 WWC campaign.