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D’tigress Stunned By France’s Strong Defense In 75-54 Olympic Defeat

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August 2, 2024

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Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, faced a tough reality check as they suffered their first defeat at the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing 75-54 to a dominant French side in their second Group C game.

Despite Ezinne Kalu’s impressive 18-point performance, the team struggled to overcome France’s suffocating defense and size advantage.

After a convincing win over Australia in their opening match, D’Tigress hoped to build momentum but were undone by France’s aggressive and physical play.

Gabby Williams led the charge for Les Bleus with 14 points, seven assists, and six steals, while Marine Johannes added 15 points.

Nigeria’s scoring was limited, with only Kalu and Murjanatu Liman Musa (14 points) making significant contributions.

The team’s total points were a far cry from their 75-point outing against Australia, with 15 points coming from the free-throw line.

D’Tigress now joins Australia with a 1-1 record, while Canada remains winless at 0-2.

The Nigerian team will face Canada on Saturday, seeking a historic knockout berth, while France aims to complete a perfect group stage run against Australia.

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Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

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April 26, 2025

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Nigeria’s Flamingos sealed a place in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Algeria to a 0-0 draw in Blida.

Bankole Olowookere’s side won the final qualifying round contest 4-0 on aggregate.

The Flamingos dominated the second leg tie but were let down by their poor finishing.

The wintry conditions in Blida also made things difficult for the girls.

Algeria came close to winning the game one minute from time but were denied by the woodwork.

The Flamingos were eliminated by the United States of America at the quarter-final stage of the last edition of the competition.

This year’s edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick off on October 17 in Morocco.

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Copa del Rey final: Flick unveils Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid

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April 26, 2025

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Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick has named his side’s squad to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday night.

This year’s Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid will take place at Seville’s Estadio La Cartuja.

Barcelona head into the game following a 1-0 victory over Mallorca in their last LaLiga fixture, while Real Madrid also secured a 1-0 win against Getafe.

Flick has named a squad that includes the likes of Lamine Yamal, Ter Stegen, and Pedri to face Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Barcelona’s squad to face Real Madrid:

Ter Stegen, Cubarsí, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, Gavi, Ferran, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Iñaki Peña, Pablo Torre, Christensen, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, F. De Jong, Kounde, Eric, Szczęsny, H. Fort, and Gerard Martín.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9 pm, Nigerian time.

Meanwhile, Barcelona currently sit atop the LaLiga table, ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.