D’Tigress of Nigeria Defeat Australia in Opening Match of the 2024 Paris Olympics
Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Australia’s Opals 75-62 in their opening match of the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking Nigeria’s first Olympic victory since Athens 2004.
Coached by Rena Wakama, the Nigerian team delivered a strong performance at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday.
Despite being ranked 12th compared to Australia’s third, D’Tigress quickly erased any perceived disadvantage.
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From the start, D’Tigress took control, with Murjanatu Musa, Ezinne Kalu, and Amy Okonkwo excelling in securing loose balls and shooting accurately.
They led 18-17 at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead to 41-28 by halftime.
Kalu shone with her three-point shooting, while Murjanatu contributed with key blocks and steals.
Although the Opals mounted a comeback in the third quarter and early in the fourth, D’Tigress held on for a historic win.
Their next Group B match is against France on Thursday.
