NIGERIA will slug it out with bronze medal winners China in her opening Group B game at the FIBA Under 19 Women’s World Cup 2025 in Czech Republic in July.
The Junior D’Tigress’ matchup against their Chinese counterparts on 12 July 2025 was made known after the tournament draw yesterday in Brno.
After the China game the Nigerian women’s team will play Canada on 13 July, and Portugal on 15 July.
16 teams were divided into four groups of four teams each during the draw.
All 16 teams participating in the event will advance to the competition’s Final Phase with a single-elimination format in place from the Round of 16 onwards.
The teams from Group A will face teams from Group B, based on standings within these groups (1st vs. 4th and 2nd vs. 3rd ) and teams from Group C will face teams from Group D.
The 2025 edition of the tournament will take place from 12-20 July in Brno, Czechia.
The Full Draw:
Group A: USA, Israel, Hungary, Korea
Group B: Nigeria, Portugal, Canada, China
Group C: Australia, France, Brazil, Mali
Group D: Spain, Czechia, Japan, Argentina
