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Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, will compete against the United States in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This match is scheduled to take place on August 7 at 9:30 pm (Nigerian time) at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy Arena in Lille.
Historic Achievement for D’Tigress
D’Tigress has made history by securing Nigeria’s first-ever spot in the Olympic basketball quarter-finals. This achievement follows their impressive 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game.
Group Stage Performance
- Nigeria’s Journey: D’Tigress began by topping Group B with five classification points after defeating Canada. However, their standing shifted to third place when Australia defeated France 79-72 in the other group match.
- Record: Nigeria completed the group stage with two wins and one defeat, securing their place in the next round.
- USA’s Journey: The USA won all three of their group games against Japan, Belgium, and Germany.
Anticipated Quarter-Final Clash
The quarter-final match between D’Tigress and the USA is expected to be a significant test for coach Rena Wakama and her team. This game marks their second Olympic face-off, with D’Tigress previously experiencing a narrow nine-point defeat to the Americans in the opening group game of the Tokyo Games. Additionally, they faced defeat against the USA in the Olympic qualifiers.
Other Quarter-Final Matches
- Serbia vs. Australia
- Spain vs. Belgium
- France vs. Germany
D’Tigress’s upcoming clash with the USA will be a crucial and challenging game as they aim to continue their historic Olympic run.