Nigeria’s D’Tigress Fall to Serbia in Pre-Olympic Friendly
In a closely contested match, Nigeria’s D’Tigress women’s basketball team suffered a 70-62 defeat at the hands of Serbia in their second pre-Olympic friendly on Sunday. The game was played at a high intensity, with both teams giving it their all.
The first quarter saw Serbia take an early lead, with a 6-point deficit separating the two teams. The Europeans continued to dominate in the second quarter, extending their lead by 10 points to 39-29. This momentum carried over into the third quarter, where Serbia maintained their 10-point lead, finishing the period 55-45.
Despite a valiant effort from D’Tigress in the fourth quarter, Serbia was able to maintain their lead and secure a 70-62 victory. The loss marks a setback for Nigeria ahead of the Olympic Games, where they will face stiff competition from top-ranked teams.
However, D’Tigress will have the opportunity to regroup and rebound in their final friendly match against Japan in Lille on Wednesday. Nigeria will then head to Paris, where they will face Australia, France, and Japan in the Olympic tournament.
The defeat serves as a wake-up call for D’Tigress, who will need to draw on their strengths and adapt to the high level of competition at the Olympics. With a tough schedule ahead, the team will be looking to bounce back and make a strong impression in their opening matches.
