The USA will face Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Olympic women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday. Nigeria’s D’Tigress made history as the first African nation to reach this stage after defeating Canada 79-70.
The USA, reigning champions, secured their spot by beating Germany 87-68. This matchup poses a significant challenge for Nigeria, who will aim to upset the Americans, who have dominated the event with seven consecutive titles.
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