The Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has vowed not to return from the Paris 2024 Olympics empty-handed following their impressive victory over the world No. 3 ranked Australia. The Nigerian team began their Olympic campaign with a historic win at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille.
In a recent statement on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, D’Tigress expressed their gratitude for the support they received. “We really want to thank everyone so much for all the love we’ve received as a team yesterday. It really meant a lot to us. Truly, now that the dust has settled, we are mentally locked in more than ever,” the team stated.
The players emphasized their focus on maintaining momentum, with their coach highlighting that one win is not sufficient. “Momentum was our focus word today in practice. One win is not enough. We are not going to settle for that! We made history,” the statement continued.
D’Tigress affirmed their commitment to staying united and focused on their goal. “Regardless of any outcome, we stay the course, we stay together and we keep our eyes on the prize. We are not leaving here empty handed.”
