Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, bowed out of the 2024 Olympic Games on Wednesday after a hard-fought battle against the USA in the women’s basketball olympics quarterfinals, with a final score of 88-74. Ogasabi on 9am news Nigeria reported that while D’Tigress exited the olympics competition as true heroes, the USA continued their relentless pursuit of another gold medal.
From the opening minutes, Nigeria showed no fear, matching the Americans basket for basket. Despite their eventual defeat, D’Tigress made Africa proud, especially in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the USA 26–12, winning the hearts of basketball fans across the continent.
A’Ja Wilson, the two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player, led the US team with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Breanna Stewart and Jackie Young added 13 and 15 points, respectively. Ogasabi on 9am news highlighted that the American women, now aiming for a record eighth consecutive gold medal, will face Australia in the semifinals.
D’Tigress, under coach Rena Wakama, made history by advancing to the round of 16, a feat unmatched by any other African team. Despite their exit, the African champions have left a significant mark on the global basketball stage and are returning home with their heads held high.
The USA, with their impressive Olympics record, remain the team to beat, having won seven consecutive gold medals since 1992. As 9am news Nigeria noted, D’Tigress may have exited the Olympics, but their journey has been nothing short of inspirational for basketball fans worldwide.
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