D’Tigress, the reigning African basketball champions, began their Paris Olympic Games campaign with a significant triumph, defeating the highly favored Australian team, the Opals, 75-62.
This victory marks Nigeria’s first Olympic win in 20 years, with their last victory occurring at the Athens 2004 Games.
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In what has been hailed as one of the biggest upsets of the current Olympics, the D’Tigress delivered a remarkable performance under the leadership of coach Rena Wakama, overcoming the Australians at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium.
The win underscores a major milestone for the Nigerian team, ending a long wait for Olympic success.