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Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress on Thursday evening lost to France In their second group B game at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games.
Coach Rena Wakama tutored side lost by 75-54 to the host.
Recall that the D’Tigress recorded a resounding victory against World number 3 Australia in group B opener four days ago but the Nigerian ladies couldn’t keep up with the tempo against France in the second game of the tournament.
The French ladies dictated the tempo of the game and all through the four quarters.
The match began competitively, with D’Tigress trailing 24-20 at the end of the first quarter of the thrilling encou nter.
Looking ahead, D’Tigress will face Canada in their final group B game.
The Nigerian team, now needing a win to advance to the next stage of the tournament will take on Canada who has lost two matches in a row to France and Australia.