2024 Paris Olympics: Women's Tournament

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August 8, 2024

Nigeria's Historic Run Ends with 88-74 Loss to USA in Olympic Quarter-Finals

Post-Game Report: In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nigeria's basketball team made history by reaching the quarter-finals, becoming the first African (men's or women's) nation to do so. Despite a valiant effort and a strong final quarter comeback, they fell 88-74 to the USA, marking a significant milestone in African basketball.

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August 5, 2024

Nigeria's D'Tigress Make Olympic Basketball History: Advance to the Quarter-Finals

Post-Game Review: Nigeria's National Women's Basketball team made history with a 79-70 win over Canada, advancing to the 2024 Paris Olympics quarter-finals. Their relentless defence limited Canada to 19.2% from three-point range, and 16 steals led to 26 turnovers, showcasing their skill and determination.

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August 2, 2024

Heartbreak at the Olympics: Nigeria Fall to France 75-54 in Olympic Showdown!

France defeated Nigeria 75-54 in their second game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nigeria's defence improved in the second quarter, but offensive struggles and turnovers allowed France to dominate. Key stats highlight France's superior shooting and bench contributions, underscoring Nigeria's need for better offensive efficiency.

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July 29, 2024

Nigeria Beat Australia in Opening Game at the 2024 Paris Olympics

In a historic win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nigeria's women's team triumphed over third-ranked Australia 75-62. Ranked last in pre-tournament power rankings, Nigeria overcame an early deficit, leveraged their physical prowess, and delivered a strong defensive performance to secure this significant victory.

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July 25, 2024

Nigeria's Olympic Dream Team Revealed: 2023 AfroBasket MVP Amy Okonkwo Leads a Star-Studded Roster to Paris 2024!

The Nigerian Women’s national basketball team has announced their 12-player roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Headlined by 2023 AfroBasket MVP Amy Okonkwo, the lineup also includes former Notre Dame star Lauren Ebo and 2015 WNBA Draft pick Promise Amukamara.