Nigeria Basketball WNT, D’Tigress, are set to take on Australia’s Opals in their opening group fixture at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Monday.

It’s been a challenging start for Team Nigeria at the ongoing Olympics, with the Super Falcons on the brink of elimination and no representatives in boxing, men’s singles table tennis, or women’s singles.

Team Nigeria will be cheering on D’Tigress as the AfroBasket champions begin their campaign today.

Head coach Rena Wakama will rely heavily on star forward Amy Okonkwo, MVP of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2023, and the returning Ezinne Kalu, a proven leader and playmaker.

Australia, with five Olympic medals to their name, are strong contenders in the game.

They will pose a significant challenge, featuring experienced players and a history of strong performances, and will be eager to reclaim their place among the world’s elite.

Though the team lost their warm-up games against Germany and Serbia, the African champions will carry the hopes of a nation as they seek to secure Nigeria’s first win at the Games.