#d'tigress

D'Tigress of Nigeria has risen to eighth place in the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA), Ranking, thanks to their exceptional performance in the women's basketball competition at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. As of right moment, D'Tigress is the eighth-best squad in the world. No African team (male and female) have ever made it to the top 10 of FIBA rankings. D'Tigress's ascent is linked to their remarkable performance in the women's basketball competition at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The African champions defeated Australia and Canada in the group stage and became the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals, but in the last eight, they bravely bowed out the Olympic champions (United States of America). Read the full article

The six-time African champions upset Australia, ranked third in the world, 75–62 in their opening Olympic match in 2024. However, D'Tigress fell short against France in the second game, 75–54. Nigeria overcame a late deficit to defeat Canada 79–70 and go to the quarterfinals. Wakama was quoted by FIBA.com “I am glad we did have that loss because we were able to get back to what we do best. Also there’s no pressure now on us and we have shown everyone that we deserve to be playing here,” On Wednesday, August 7, at 8:30 p.m. Nigeria Read the full article

The Nigerian women's basketball team made history in Paris 2024 by making it to the last eight of the Olympics and defeating a formidable Canadian squad, rated fifth in the world! On Sunday, Nigeria's D'Tigress guaranteed her spot in the women's basketball quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic Games. By the end of the first quarter, the two teams were tied at eighteen points apiece. D'Tigress was only four points (41-37) behind their opponents at the half, but they were still very much in the game. The third quarter saw a comeback by the African champs, who now lead 55-46. After all was said and done, Nigeria came out on top 79–70. Read the full article

Buhari Receives New African Champions, D'tigress, At The Presidential Villa (Photos) http://www.nigerianewswatch.com/2017/08/buhari-receives-new-african-champions.html

Buhari Receives New African Champions, D'tigress, At The Presidential Villa (Photos) http://nigeriannworldnews.blogspot.com/2017/08/buhari-receives-new-african-champions.html