Nigeria's women's basketball team, D’Tigress, secured a historic victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics by defeating 3rd ranked Australia 75-62. This marks Nigeria's first Olympic win in 20 years, with their last victory dating back to 2004. The win is considered one of the biggest upsets of the Olympics so far. Head coach Rena Wakama expressed pride in her team's performance, highlighting the hunger and readiness of her young players to make a global impact. Key moments included Amy Okonkwo's crucial three-pointer that helped maintain Nigeria's lead in the final quarter.
