Newscenter Media News Nigeria women’s basketball team D’Tigress have bowed out of the Olympic Games after putting up a fantastic performance against world number one team, USA.
The Nigerian ladies ended their journey on a high as they secured a fourth-quarter dominance over the United States, who had dominated the first three quarters.
The United States have now advanced to the semifinal of the competition after beating Nigeria 88-74 despite being outscored 26-12 in the last quarter.
The Rena Wakama girls will leave the competition with their heads up high having become the first African team (men and women) to make it to the quarter-finals of the Olympics.
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