In their final group game, Nigeria’s D’Tigress made history by defeating Canada and becoming the first African team to qualify for the Quarter-Finals of an Olympic basketball event.
The Nigerian senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has achieved a historic milestone by advancing past the group stage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking the first time an African team has done so.
D’Tigress is rewriting history at the Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris 2024.
With a 79-70 victory over Canada in their final group game, they became the first African team, male or female, to reach the quarter-finals.
Nigeria seized control of the match with an impressive 11-0 run to start the second half, leaving Canada stunned and unable to recover.
Ezinne Kalu played a pivotal role, expertly managing the backcourt and scoring 21 points. Elizabeth Balogun also shone, delivering her best performance with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Nigeria capitalized on Canadian errors, scoring an impressive 27 points off turnovers.
After a stumble against France in their previous match, their robust defense returned.
D’Tigress is a physically formidable opponent, and any team they face in the Quarter-Finals will have to work hard to overcome them.