Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a 77-63 defeat against Germany in a pre-Olympic friendly on Friday.
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Despite the loss, Rena Wakama’s side showcased a spirited performance throughout the match.
Forward Amy Okonkwo was a standout player for Nigeria, leading the team with 16 points and two rebounds. Elizabeth Balogun also made significant contributions, recording 14 points and five rebounds.
However, Germany’s Alexis Peterson stole the show as the game’s top scorer with 22 points.
The game highlighted the areas where D’Tigress need to improve as they prepare for the upcoming Olympics. The team’s resilience and effort were evident, but Germany’s sharp offense and strong defense proved too challenging to overcome.
D’Tigress will continue their pre-Olympic preparations with upcoming friendlies against Serbia and Puerto Rico.
These matches will be crucial for the team to fine-tune their strategies and build on their strengths before heading to the Olympics.
In the Olympic group stage, Nigeria is set to face tough competition from Australia, France, and Canada.
These games will test the team’s readiness and ability to compete at the highest level. With strong performances in their friendlies and focused preparations, D’Tigress aim to make a significant impact on the Olympic stage.
As they move forward, the team will look to build on the positives from the Germany match and address any weaknesses.
The experience gained from these pre-Olympic games will be invaluable as D’Tigress strive to achieve success at the Olympics.
