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Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeats Canada 79-70 to Reach Historic Olympic Quarterfinals

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The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympics for the first time.

The team achieved this milestone with a stunning 79-70 victory over Canada, currently ranked fifth in the world, at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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The match, held in the Parisian arena, saw D’Tigress display exceptional skill and determination.

Nigeria demonstrated their prowess, maintaining a solid lead throughout the game.

The Canadian team, known for their resilience and tactical strength, fought hard but ultimately could not overcome the spirited performance of the Nigerian side.

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