Ganiyu Muftau
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, exited the Paris 2024 Olympics at the quarter-final stage following a defeat to the dominant USA team.
Despite the loss, the team has garnered widespread praise and admiration from Nigerians.
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Fans took to social media to express their pride in the team’s performance.
One fan, Samuel Boluwatife, commended the team’s skill despite their height disadvantage, highlighting their impressive defensive effort.
Another fan, AJ Silver, praised the team’s performance in the third quarter.
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Ikio Annabel focused on the team’s spirit, stating, “The scoreline of this game is so irrelevant to me. Nigeria played beautifully in the face of defeat.”
Dare Kuti singled out Promise Amukamara for praise, acknowledging her contribution to the team despite her height.
The overwhelmingly positive reaction from Nigerians reflects the team’s impact on the nation and their status as role models.
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