Nigeria’s D’Tigress Suffers Pre-Olympic Defeat to Germany
In a closely contested pre-Olympic friendly, Nigeria’s D’Tigress fell short against Germany, losing 77-63 on Friday. Despite the defeat, coach Rena Wakama’s side showed remarkable spirit and determination throughout the encounter.
Forward Amy Okonkwo led the team’s scoring efforts, netting 16 points and grabbing two rebounds. Elizabeth Balogun also made a significant contribution, recording 14 points and five rebounds.
However, it was Germany’s Alexis Peterson who emerged as the game’s top scorer, finishing with an impressive 22 points. The German team’s strong performance was the deciding factor in the match.
Despite the loss, D’Tigress will have the opportunity to bounce back in their next two friendlies against Serbia and Puerto Rico. Nigeria will also face Australia, France, and Canada at the upcoming Olympics, where they will look to make a strong impression.
This pre-Olympic friendly serves as a valuable test for D’Tigress, allowing them to identify areas for improvement and fine-tune their game ahead of the highly anticipated tournament. With their next two friendlies and the Olympics on the horizon, Nigeria’s team will be eager to redeem themselves and make a lasting impression on the global basketball stage.