"The victory was Nigeria’s first at the Games since Athens 2004"
Samuel AkpanJuly 29, 20241.3k D’Tigress of Nigeria have defeated the Opals of Australia in a breathtaking encounter 75-62 in women’s basketball in the ongoing Paris Olympics on Monday.
Persecondnews correspondent covering the games reports that point guard Ezinne Kalu was a force to be reckoned with, inspiring the Rena Wakama-coached team to withstand a late rally from the Aussies at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on Monday.
The victory is Nigeria’s first at the Games since Athens 2004.
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