Friendly: D’Tigress to face Los Angeles Sparks in US exhibition

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face the Los Angeles Sparks in a pre-season exhibition game next month, NEWS9JA reports.

The high-profile friendly is scheduled to hold at the Viejas Arena on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The encounter will form part of the D’Tigress’ preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, slated to hold in Germany in September.

It will be the first meeting between a Nigerian side and one of the most decorated franchises in the WNBA.

D’Tigress recently participated in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in France, where Rena Wakama’s side recorded two wins and three defeats.