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Nigeria's D’Tigress became the first African team to advance beyond the group stage at the Summer Olympics.
Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh has showered praise on the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their groundbreaking achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Pulse Sports reported that D'Tigress made history by becoming the first African team to get past the group stage of the Summer Olympics.
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14:40 - 04.08.2024
D'Tigress beat Canada to make history: Nigeria becomes 1st African team to qualify for Olympic Quarter-Finals
In their final group game, Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Canada to become the 1st African team to qualify for the Quarter-Finals of a basketball Olympics event.
After defeating Canada 79-70 in their final group game, they became the first African team, male or female, to advance to the round of eight.
Nigeria took the lead in the match with an incredible 11-0 run to begin the second half, which left the Canadians stunned, and they never recovered.
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You have made us proud - Sports minister
Reacting after the victory, the Sports minister confirmed that the team's dedication and determination helped them to secure victory.
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He said, "D’Tigress have made our nation proud with their remarkable performance. Their journey to the quarterfinals is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and unyielding spirit," Enoch said.
"This victory is more than just a game; it represents the heart and determination of every player who has contributed to this achievement. D’Tigress have shown that with perseverance and teamwork, we can reach new heights. We are all incredibly proud of them and look forward to their continued success in the tournament," he added.
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17:33 - 29.07.2024
Rena Wakama: 5 things you should know about D'Tigress' history maker
Nigeria's D'Tigress and their young coach Rena Wakama have continued to put Nigerian basketball on the map and in history books.
The minister expressed confidence in the team's ability to continue their impressive run and bring further glory to Nigeria.
"We salute the D’Tigress for their incredible accomplishment and wish them the very best as they advance to the next stage of the competition," he concluded.
D'Tigress have shown that they are a formidable side after defeating world number 3 Australia and now Canada (ranked 5th); thus, anyone facing them in the quarterfinals will have to put in considerable effort to prevail.
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