Nigeria’s women’s basketball team celebrated a landmark victory against Australia in their Olympic opener, marking their first win at the Olympics in 20 years. Team member Amy Okonkwo, who scored 13 points, emphasized that unity within the team and a determination to overcome adversity were crucial to securing the win. Ezinne Kalu, who had 19 points in the win, highlighted the team’s resilience and the desire to prove themselves at the Olympics as factors for the win. This victory follows a difficult period for Nigerian basketball, which included missing the 2022 World Cup due to internal conflicts between the team and the nation’s government. The team aims to reach the quarterfinals, something no African country has ever done, and the win will boost their hopes of achieving that goal.
SOURCE: AP NEWS
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