Nigeria’s D’Tigress Secure Quarter-Finals Spot at 2024 Olympics
In a thrilling conclusion to their group stage campaign, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games with a 79-70 win over Canada on Sunday.
D’Tigress, led by Coach Rena Wakama, started strong and built a 10-point lead at one stage, but Canada fought back to leave the teams tied at 18-18 at the end of the first quarter. As the game entered the halftime break, Nigeria trailed by just four points (41-37).
However, the African champions showed their mettle in the third quarter, rallying to take a 55-46 lead. They went on to win the game 79-70, booking their spot in the quarter-finals.
This victory marks another significant achievement for D’Tigress, who are looking to build on their reputation as one of the top teams in African women’s basketball. With their sights set on the top prize, Nigeria will look to continue their winning form as they face new challenges in the knockout stages.
Stay tuned for further updates on Nigeria’s campaign at the 2024 Olympics.
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