Nigeria’s D’Tigress🇳🇬 secured their first Olympic win in two decades with a decisive 75-62 victory over Australia🇦🇺 in their opening game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
This victory comes after a challenging Tokyo Olympics where Nigeria went winless, making their success in Paris 2024Olympics a momentous achievement.
Nigeria’s strategy and resilience were key factors in their victory, as they outscored Australia’s reserves 17 to 11.
Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara played crucial roles in driving Nigeria’s offense. They scored 19 points and contributed 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. Their synergy on the court was evident as they effectively combined their skills to dismantle Australia’s defense and secure the win.
Led by Rena Wakama, the first female head coach of D’Tigress, the team displayed an impressive level of play, emphasizing their progress and potential. Wakama’s innovative tactics and motivational leadership have rejuvenated the team, instilling renewed confidence and unity.
Nigeria’s win signifies a transformed team, having won four consecutive AfroBasket titles and securing the top spot in Africa. The unexpected victory has made Group B wide open, with Canada suffering a surprising defeat to France, scoring 75-54.
Nigeria’s opening game victory at the Paris Olympics has ended a long wait for an Olympic win and set the stage for a thrilling and unpredictable group phase.
With their impressive performance and the current state of Group B, D’Tigress has shown that they are a team to watch closely in the tournament.
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