Nigeria's D'Tigress faced a tough 74-88 defeat against the U.S. women's basketball team in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night.
Despite their reputation for physical play, Nigeria was not intimidated by the powerhouse American team, matching them point for point in the early minutes.
A'Ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player, led the U.S. with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jackie Young contributed 15 points, and Breanna Stewart, another two-time WNBA MVP, added 13 points.
The U.S. team, aiming to surpass the U.S. men's team's record for the most consecutive Olympic golds (set from 1936-68), will face Australia in the semi-finals on Friday. Australia advanced by defeating Serbia 85-67.
France overcame Olympic newcomers Germany 84-71, setting up a semi-final against European champions Belgium, who triumphed 79-66 over previously unbeaten Spain. Marine Johannes scored 24 points to lead France, thrilling fans at Bercy Arena, although the U.S. team was the main attraction.
