History-Making Nigeria’s D’Tigress to Face USA Champions in Paris Olympics Quarter-Finals

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals of an Olympic basketball tournament, men and women included. The team will face the reigning USA champions in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics women’s basketball competition on Wednesday.

The draw took place on Sunday, and Nigeria clinched their place in the quarter-finals by beating Canada 79-70. The USA, on the other hand, defeated Germany 87-68, thanks to 19 points from Jackie Young and 14 points from A’ja Wilson.

The Nigerians will have a tough task ahead of them, as they face the Americans, who have won the last seven titles. However, their historic achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

The knockout stages of the men’s and women’s basketball tournament will be played in Paris, after group play took place near the northern city of Lille. The first match of the day on Wednesday pits Serbia against Australia.

Host nations France, the bronze medallists three years ago at the Tokyo Games, will play Germany, while Spain takes on Belgium.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will be looking to make a statement against the reigning champions, and their fans will be eagerly awaiting the match. Will they be able to pull off an upset, or will the Americans prove too strong? Only time will tell.