The Nigeria U19 women’s basketball team represents the country in international youth competitions. It is managed by the Nigeria Basketball Federation and competes under FIBA Africa. The team is often a key stepping stone for players moving to the senior national side. Many athletes gain early international exposure at this level.
The squad regularly participates in FIBA U19 Women’s World Cups and African youth championships. These events test young players against top teams from Africa and beyond. Nigeria’s U19 women have shown consistent competitiveness, often reaching knockout stages. They combine athleticism with strong defense and fast-paced offensive play. Many former players have progressed to professional leagues overseas.
Development programs in Nigeria focus on training young talents in basketball academies and local clubs. The team also benefits from players based abroad, who bring experience from European or American youth leagues. Nigeria’s U19 women continue to raise the profile of female basketball in Africa, contributing to the growth of the sport across the continent.
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Scores24 provides all the necessary information about the team: past game results, future match schedule, and current tournaments.
Current Tournaments
As of today, Nigeria U19 (W) is participating in the following tournaments: FIBA U19 Women’s World Championship.
Last Match
In the last game on 20 July 2025, the team faced China U19 (W) in the FIBA U19 Women’s World Championship tournament. The match China U19 (W) - Nigeria U19 (W) ended with a score of 96:71. On Scores24, you can find detailed statistics: two- and three-point shots, free throws, rebounds, assists, fouls, and other key indicators.
Last 10 Match Statistics
During this period, the team won 2 and lost 5. Points statistics: total points scored – 465; total points conceded – 596; average points scored – 66.43; average points conceded – 85.14. Average performance at home: points scored – 75.25, points conceded – 77.5; away: points scored – 54.67, points conceded – 95.33.