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Olympics Games: US team takes on the Nigeria’s D’Tigress in the Quarterfinals.

Olympics Games: US team takes on the Nigeria’s D’Tigress in the Quarterfinals.

The upcoming match between the USA and Nigeria starkly contrasts Olympic experience and success. The US team boasts an impressive record of seven consecutive gold medals and 58 straight victories. At the same time, Nigeria has made history as the first African team to reach the knockout stage in either men’s or women’s Olympic basketball.

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Germany wins Gold in Thrilling Women’s 3×3 Basketball Final
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  • August 6, 2024
  • 3 min read

Germany wins Gold in Thrilling Women’s 3×3 Basketball Final

Germany’s Sonja Greinacher sank a crucial two-pointer with 30 seconds remaining to secure a thrilling 17-16 victory over Spain in the women’s 3×3 gold medal game at the Paris Olympics. Before the eccentric moment from the German in the last 30 seconds, Spain was leading the game.  Spain’s Juana Camilion sparked a 3-1 surge, putting

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D’Tigress fall to a 46-100 loss against USA

D’Tigress fall to a 46-100 loss against USA

D’Tigress, postponed their 2024 Olympics qualification in Paris after a heavy defeat of 100-46 at the hands of world champions the USA on day two of the qualifying rounds in Belgium. At the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying in Belgium on Thursday, the six-time women’s Afrobasket champions overcame Senegal 72-65 in their opening game of Group

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