D’Tigress Crash Out of Olympics After Losing to US in Quarterfinals

NewsNigeriaOlympicsSportsD’Tigress Crash Out of Olympics After Losing to US in Quarterfinals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 8, 2024

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Wednesday ended their impressive run at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris after a quarterfinal loss to the United States. The game ended with a final score of 74-88 in favour of Team USA. The Nigerian team, who made history as Africa’s first side to advance beyond the group stage, started strongly but struggled to keep pace with the Americans as the game wore on. According to the...

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Olympics: Okezie Out, Nathaniel qualifies for 400m Hurdles Semifinals

NewsNigeriaOlympicsOlympics: Okezie Out, Nathaniel qualifies for 400m Hurdles Semifinals

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2024

Nigerian talented hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel has secured the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics by finishing second in heat 4 with a time of 48.38 seconds. Nathaniel’s qualification sets the stage for a potential medal run. But, his compatriot Chidi Okezie, had failed to progress to the semifinals of the 400m after finishing fifth in the repechage. Also, in the women’s 400m, Nigeria’s Ella Onojuvwevwo will also have to compete in...

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