Basketball: D’Tigress Defeat Opals In First Olympic Win In 20 Years
D’Tigress of Nigeria on Monday beat the Opals of Australia 75-62 in women’s basketball at the Paris Olympics.
Point guard Ezinne Kalu produced a clutch performance, inspiring the victory.
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— DTigress (@DtigressNG) July 29, 2024
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Rena Wakama-coached team withstand a late rally from the Aussies at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday.
The victory was Nigeria’s first at the Games since Athens 2004.
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