US women respect the history Nigeria has accomplished by making the Olympic basketball quarterfinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US women respect the history Nigeria has accomplished by making the Olympic basketball quarterfinals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Napheesa Collier and her U.S. teammates admire what Nigeria has done, becoming the first African country to qualify for the Olympic basketball quarterfinals. “So I think we’re going to have to play some really solid team defense and making sure that we’re getting them away from the things that they like to do.” Breanna Stewart remembers the run that Nigeria made in the 2018 World Cup to the quarterfinals before the U.S. knocked the Africans out. “When you think about World Cups, especially, that they give us their best shot and it just goes to show, you know, how much the sport is growing and the parity amongst, you know, us versus everyone else in the world.” Nigeria has said the team won’t be intimidated by the U.S. Nobody defends quite like us, and that is what keeps us going,” Nigeria guard Ezinne Kalu said after the victory over Australia.

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What to watch at Olympics today: U.S. women’s hoops enters knockout round and a busy track schedule
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New York Times  

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In a first, Africa scripts history by reaching in Olympic basketball quarterfinals

Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Nigeria becomes first African basketball team to qualify for Olympic quarterfinals
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Nigeria becomes first African basketball team to qualify for Olympic quarterfinals

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Ezinne Kalu had a giant smile on her face as she joined her teammates for a celebratory run around the court with Nigerian flags. Nigeria had reached a place no African country in men’s or women’s basketball had ever gone before — the quarterfinals of the Olympics. “It only gets harder from here.” When the final buzzer …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigerian women become first African team to make Olympic quarterfinals in basketball
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigerian women become first African team to make Olympic quarterfinals in basketball

The Hindu  

Ezinna Kalu scored 21 points as Nigeria made Olympic history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to reach the Olympic quarterfinals in basketball when it beat Canada 79-70 on Sunday. Canada, ranked fifth in the world, leaves winless in three games, eliminated on the final day of group play for women’s basketball by a team ranked 12th. …

Nigerian women are first African team to make Olympic quarterfinals in basketball
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Nigerian women are first African team to make Olympic quarterfinals in basketball

Associated Press  

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Ezinne Kalu scored 21 points and Nigeria made Olympic history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to reach the Olympic quarterfinals in basketball when it beat Canada 79-70 on Sunday. Canada, ranked fifth in the world, leaves winless in three games, eliminated on the final day of group play for women’s basketball by a …

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

Chiamaka Nnadozie’s Nigeria lineup had two chances hit the crossbar in a scoreless draw and only missed out on the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after losing a penalty shootout against England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Had any of those chances found the back of the net, Nigeria would likely have gone on to win a knockout match for the …

For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end
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For Nigeria’s Super Falcons, a narrow Women’s World Cup exit is the start of a journey, not the end

Associated Press  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria coach disappointed with draw but grateful to advance

The Hindu  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria into last-16 despite stalemate with Ireland
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Nigeria into last-16 despite stalemate with Ireland

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Nigeria advances to round of 16 at Women’s World Cup with 0-0 draw against Ireland

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Nigeria used a scoreless draw against Ireland on Monday to advance to the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup. A diving save from Ireland’s Courtney Brosnan in the 52nd minute kept her clean sheet intact and secured Ireland’s first point in its debut appearance at the tournament. Ireland’s Katie McCabe was just off target with …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria wary of Australia despite injuries
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria wary of Australia despite injuries

The Hindu  

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria holds Canada to 0-0 draw in opener
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria holds Canada to 0-0 draw in opener

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie helped Nigeria secure a valuable 0-0 draw against Olympic champions Canada in its FIFA Women’s World Cup opener on Friday in a result leaving their group wide open. Nnadozie saved a penalty in the 50th minute at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, denying Christine Sinclair from the spot with a leap low to her left as the Canada skipper …

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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FIBA warns of possible disciplinary action against Nigeria
2 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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US women’s Olympic hoops team adjusting to styles of play
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Associated Press  

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US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72
3 years, 4 months ago

US women win 50th straight Olympic game, beat Nigeria 81-72

Associated Press  

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U.S. women’s basketball will face challenges to its run of Olympic dominance
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. women’s basketball will face challenges to its run of Olympic dominance

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s basketball team will be going for its 50th consecutive victory at the Olympics on Tuesday when it plays Nigeria. You can find the history in the details, the design stitched into the collars on their red uniforms, the six stars cascading down each side of the U.S. women’s basketball jerseys. It’s an homage to the 12 players …

US women favorite to win 7th consecutive gold medal in Japan
3 years, 4 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: US men's, women's basketball team post wins over Spain, Nigeria in exhibitions
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: US men's, women's basketball team post wins over Spain, Nigeria in exhibitions

Firstpost  

Damian Lillard scored 19 points and Johnson added 15 in an 83-76 victory Sunday night in the final pre-Olympic game for both teams before they head to Tokyo. He had a very, very good night.” This was the US team’s fourth exhibition in eight days in Las Vegas. “They are dangerous if they play as a team.” US women earn …

US women earn first exhibition win, routing Nigeria 93-62
3 years, 5 months ago

US women earn first exhibition win, routing Nigeria 93-62

Associated Press  

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AP sources: Ogwumike files appeal to play in Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

AP sources: Ogwumike files appeal to play in Olympics

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams have filed appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in a last-ditch effort to play basketball for Nigeria in the upcoming Olympics, said two people familiar with the situation. The two WNBA players would need to have FIBA’s decision overturned by Sunday’s registration deadline for the Olympics or have the Court …

Nigeria shock USA in pre-Olympic friendly, become first African nation to beat Americans in basketball
3 years, 5 months ago

Nigeria shock USA in pre-Olympic friendly, become first African nation to beat Americans in basketball

Firstpost  

Nigeria, with six NBA players and former NBA head coach Mike Brown at the helm, became the first African nation to beat the USA, who were playing the first of a five of tune-up games before the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m kind of glad it happened,” USA head coach Gregg Popovich said, noting that the Nigerians have had the luxury of …

Shocker: US falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener
3 years, 5 months ago

Shocker: US falls to Nigeria 90-87 in pre-Olympic opener

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is not how USA Basketball expected to open its Olympic summer. If there was any expectation of invincibility for the Americans heading into the Tokyo Olympics, it’s already gone — after Nigeria beat the U.S. 90-87 on Saturday night, an international shocker pulled off by a roster primarily filled by little-known NBA players that found a …

Nigeria stun US basketball team in pre-Olympic friendly game
3 years, 5 months ago

Nigeria stun US basketball team in pre-Olympic friendly game

Al Jazeera  

Nigeria become the first African nation to beat the US basketball team, with a 90-87 win. On Saturday evening, Nigeria, with six NBA players and former NBA head coach Mike Brown at the helm, became the first African nation to beat the US, who were playing the first of the five tune-up games before the Tokyo Olympics. “I’m kind of …

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