)
The Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, suffered a disappointing 77-63 loss to Germany in a pre-Olympic warm-up game at the Uber Arena in Berlin.
The reigning Afrobasket champions flew off to a strong start, leading the first quarter 18-17, the team's energy levels dropped significantly in the second quarter, allowing Germany to take a commanding 11-point lead at halftime.
D'Tigress lose pre-Olympic warm-up game
Rena Wakama's team struggled to regain their footing in the second half, ultimately succumbing to a double-digit defeat. Okonkwo was the top scorer for Nigeria, posting 16 points and 2 rebounds, while Balogun contributed 14 points and 5 rebounds.
This loss marks a disappointing beginning to the D'Tigress' preparations for the Paris Olympics.
The team has been drawn in Group A alongside Australia, Canada, and France in Group B, making this warm-up game a crucial opportunity to test their skills against top-tier competition.
As the team looks to bounce back from this setback, Wakama will be eager to identify areas for improvement and work on strategies to enhance her team's performance.
With the Olympics just around the corner, the D'Tigress will need to regroup and refocus their efforts to make a strong showing on the world stage.
Related content
)
15:10 - 13.07.2024
D'Tigress storms Germany for Olympic preparation
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, D'Tigress have begun training in Germany.
)
00:08 - 10.07.2024
Paris 2024: D'Tigress to face Germany, Japan, and Serbia in warmup games
The reigning Afrobasket champions will face Germany, Japan, and Serbia to test their readiness for the Olympics.
)
11:00 - 08.07.2024
D'Tigress: Rena Wakama unveils 16 players for Olympics
The NBBF has unveiled 16 players D'Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has picked for the Olympics.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)