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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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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.

Kazeem Badmus

Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.

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