The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has applauded Nigeria’s D’Tigress superb display at the 2024 Olympic Games.
This comes after they were knocked out by the United States.
Rena Wakama’s side bowed out of the women’s basketball event to holders USA, 88-74 on Wednesday night.
D’Tigress defeated world number three Australia and world number five Canada in the group stage.
They made history as the first African team to play in an Olympic quarter-final.
“A fascinating run that we will remember for a long time,” FIBA wrote on X.
“Nigeria, you’re leaving Paris on the highest note.”
