Popular American basketballer Dwyane Wade took to social media to celebrate what has been hailed as a historic achievement for African basketball.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress became the first African basketball team, male or female, to qualify for the knockout stage at the Olympic Games.
This milestone was achieved after an impressive 79-70 victory over the 5th-ranked Canada on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The team’s outstanding performance has garnered significant praise online, including a notable endorsement from Dwyane Wade. He shared a post from a sports media outlet, expressing his admiration for the team and their confidence.
Nigeria’s D’Tigress are set to face the defending champions, the United States, in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games.