Paris 2024: History as D'Tigress wins first-ever game at Olympics

Nigeria's basketball team finally won a game at the Olympics after beating Australia 75-62 in the opening game of the 2024 Games in Paris.

Before today, the four-time African champions had never won a single game at the Olympics in their previous two appearances.

Nigeria recovered from a slow start to win the first quarter 18-17. They had an even better second quarter, winning 23-11, to put daylight between them and the Australian Opals.

Australia clawed back after the break, winning the third quarter 19-10.

The returning Ezzine Kalu brought her A-game, bagging 17 points, four rebounds and five assists in the game.

Head Coach Remy Wakama started Kalu alongside the 2023 AfroBasket MVP and team captain Amy Okonkwo, Elizabeth Balogun, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah and Promise Amukamara.

Which team does D'Tigress play next?

Nigeria has now put itself in good standing to make it out of Group B. They will next play hosts France before wrapping up their group-stage campaign against Canada on August 4.

More to follow.

Source: Legit.ng