Nigeria loses to France

Nigeria's women's basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a significant defeat against France in their second group B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing 75-54. Despite a strong start against world number 3 Australia in their opener, the team struggled to maintain their momentum against the hosts. The match saw D’Tigress trailing 24-20 at the end of the first quarter, and the gap widened to 38-31 by halftime and 54-39 by the end of the third quarter. France showcased effective play and strong defense, maintaining control throughout the game. D’Tigress will face Canada in their final group B game, needing a win to advance, while Canada has yet to secure a victory in the tournament.