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D’Tigress crashes out of Paris 2024 Olympics after losing 74-88 to USA
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their impressive run in the Paris Olympics with a 74-88 loss to the United States in the quarter-finals.
Despite the defeat, the team made history by securing their first-ever win at the Olympics and becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in Olympic basketball.
In the match against the USA, Nigeria fell behind in the first three quarters with scores of 17-26, 16-26, and 15-24. However, Rena Wakama’s squad showed resilience by winning the final quarter 26-12. Although this strong finish wasn’t enough to overcome the USA’s lead, it highlighted the team’s determination and potential.
D’Tigress’s performance at the Olympics has been widely celebrated, as they broke several records and raised the profile of African basketball on the global stage.
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