By Gura Garcia
29 Jul 2024, 08:59 AM EDT
History was made in the women’s basketball championship in the Olympic Games of Paris 2024; the Nigerian national team made its debut at the Paris Olympics against the classic and powerful Australian squad, the third best team in the world according to the FIBA power ranking. The favorites to win were the women from the Oceanic continent, no one believed that Nigeria could make history and defeat one of the top contenders to win the gold medal in this competition.
History for Nigerian basketball
However, the Nigerians were the exception to the rule and they succeeded, achieving and it was the first Olympic victory in a total of 20 years of history. Without a doubt a day to remember, memorable for Nigerian basketball in general.
The end of a two-decade wait for an Olympic triumph finally arrived. The Nigerian team won 75-62 against Australia in a match that took place in the city of Lille. After dominating much of the match and closing it out with a magnificent and impressive final quarter.
It was also noted that the Australian team was for many There were some rather uncomfortable episodes of the match, and there was little she could do in the face of the historic performance of the Nigerian players, who from the first jump ball showed that they were totally focused and ready to break the mold and achieve a resounding victory.
Most effective players for Nigeria
Ezinne Kalu She was the best player of the match thanks to a simply amazing display. impressive where she managed to score 4 of 6 shots from long distance. But she was not alone at all in the offensive department, as she was supported with the great help of her teammate Promise Amukamara, who managed to contribute a total of 14 points and we must also add Amy Oknkwowho added another 13 points to his name.
Losses condemned the Australians
One of the statistics that most compromised Australia without a doubt, was the 26 turnovers, which unfortunately for the Oceanic team, left no options for a team that is not getting off to a good start in these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where an early defeat could cost them a place in the next round.
The Nigerian team, which was last in the FIBA power ranking, makes history in Paris and achieves its first victory in 20 years, also beating Australia, one of the women’s teams favored to win a medal at the current Olympic event, leaving all sports fans, especially basketball fans, without a doubt, The first big basketball surprise at the Olympic Games.
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