Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made history by defeating Australia 75-62 in a thrilling match at the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris, France. This is Nigeria’s first win at the Olympics in 20 years, and it marks a significant milestone for the team. Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, has praised the team for their remarkable achievement, describing it as a “monumental” moment.
He expressed his pride and excitement, saying that the victory is a testament to the power of determination and teamwork. The Nigerian team displayed exceptional character and resilience throughout the game, taking down a strong Australian team that has won five Olympic medals. The match was closely contested, with the first quarter ending 18-17 in favor of Nigeria.
The Nigerian team then pulled away in the second quarter, winning it 23-11. The third and fourth quarters were equally impressive, with Nigeria winning 10-19 and 24-15 respectively. Also Read: Nigerian Students Ordered To Leave UK Over Failure To Complete Tuition Fees payment Senator Enoh acknowledged that the Australian team is ranked number three in the world, making Nigeria’s victory all the more significant.
He praised the team’s hard work and dedication, saying that their performance is an inspiration to all athletes competing at the Olympics. “This victory will undoubtedly boost the morale of the entire Team Nigeria,” Senator Enoh said. “We are confident that it will lead to more successes in the days to come.” Also Read: Nigerian Government Intervenes in Teesside University Deportation Row D’Tigress will face France and Canada in their remaining group games at the competition.
The team’s win has sent shockwaves through the sporting community, and Nigerians are rallying behind them as they strive for even greater achievements. The Minister’s words have echoed the sentiments of many Nigerians who are proud of their national team’s achievement. The win is seen as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all athletes competing at the Olympics, and it is hoped that it will spur even greater success for Nigeria in future international competitions.
BY KELVIN FELIX
