The Nigeria Women’s Basketball team D’Tigress on Thursday evening begins their 2024 FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament on a winning note.
D’Tigress beat Rivals the Lionesses of Senegal 72-65 at the Antwerp Sportpaleis.
The first quarter ended 18 -20 in favour the Nigeria but the Lionesses of Senegal were the better side in the second quarter with a points lead.
Nigeria managed to reduce the deficit to 8 8-point lead in the third quarter before going on a 12-0 run to take the lead in the fourth quarter.
2023 Afrobasket MVP Amy Okonkwo was the top performer on the court with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block.
Nigeria will take on the United States who narrowly beat host Belgium on Friday.
