Nigeria to Face USA in Olympic Basketball Quarterfinals

Nigeria is set to face the United States in the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball Olympic tournament on August 7th. The Americans have won seven straight gold medals and 54 consecutive games, making them the clear favorites in this matchup. However, Nigeria is no stranger to pulling off upsets, as they shocked Team USA in a pre-Olympic exhibition game in 2021.

In that game, Nigeria became the first African country to beat the USA in basketball, winning 90-87 in Las Vegas. Nigeria’s roster included several NBA players, such as Gabe Vincent, Precious Achiuwa, and Chimezie Metu, and was coached by Mike Brown, an assistant coach with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. The game was seen as a major upset, with Team USA’s only previous exhibition loss coming against Australia in 2019.

Nigeria will be looking to replicate that success in the Olympic tournament. The team is led by captain D’Tigress, and they have a strong roster of players, including WNBA stars Arike Ogunbowale and Evelyn Akhator. Nigeria has never advanced past the quarterfinals in Olympic basketball, but they will be looking to make history against the United States.

The United States, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their dominance in Olympic basketball. The team is led by WNBA stars such as Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Brittney Griner, and they have a deep roster of talented players. However, they will need to be careful not to underestimate Nigeria, who have shown that they are capable of pulling off big upsets.

The game is set to be a thrilling matchup between two talented teams. Nigeria will be looking to make history and advance to the semifinals, while the United States will be looking to continue their quest for a gold medal. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see who comes out on top in this exciting quarterfinal matchup.