Paris 2024: D’Tigress  Defeats Canada to Reach Historic Quarterfinal

(iexclusivenews) – In a thrilling encounter at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, achieved a historic milestone by defeating Canada 79-70.

This victory propels them into the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games women’s basketball event, marking a significant achievement for the team and the nation.

A Game-Changing Third Quarter

The game was tightly contested until the third quarter, where D’Tigress unleashed a dominant 23-5 run that created a decisive gap between the two teams.

Both Nigeria and Canada had equal chances of advancing to the quarterfinals at the start of the match, but it was D’Tigress’s exceptional performance that made the difference.

Star Performers in the Paris 2024 Olympics:

Ezinne Kalu

Ezinne Kalu once again proved to be the standout player for D’Tigress, leading the team with an impressive 21 points.

She was closely followed by Elizabeth Balogun, who contributed 14 points to the team’s total. Their combined efforts were instrumental in securing this historic win.

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Looking Ahead:

With this victory, D’Tigress has not only made history but also set the stage for what promises to be an exciting quarterfinal match.

The team’s resilience and skill have captured the hearts of fans and set a new benchmark for Nigerian basketball on the global stage.

Stay tuned for more updates as D’Tigress continues its journey in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Their remarkable performance against Canada is just the beginning of what could be an unforgettable tournament for Nigeria.