Nigeria’s D’Tigress, have qualified for the FIBA World Cup after defeating Mali.
The D’Tgress’ win came on the spot as it was the last spot left to be clinched.
China and France had booked their spots at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup due to their superior point differential.
The Nigerian girls overcame the Malians 73-69 after a breathtaking encounter on Sunday to seal their place in the event slated for Australia.
After suffering an opening day defeat to China 90-76 on Thursday, the Nigerian side had rallied round to beat world No.5 France in a great comeback game on Friday to claim a 67-65 win.