Nigeria Women vs Senegal Women Preview and Where to Watch
- → Tipoff at 17:15 GMT on Thursday, 8th February 2024.
- → Match to be played at the Sportpaleis, Antwerp (Belgium).
- → Rematch of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2023, where Nigeria triumphed in Kigali.
- → Cierra Dillard, Yacine Diop and Fatou Diagne headline a strong Senegal team.
- → D’Tigress looking to establish continental dominance and punch ticket to Paris 2024.
Antwerp hosts fascinating AfroBasket Final rematch for an Olympic berth
With fierce competition in the Belgium leg of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, the winner of this matchup might take a decisive step towards the nearby Paris, with both teams chasing their third-ever trip to the ultimate international basketball competiton.
More: learn everything there is to know about the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
With the United States bringing their strongest team to Antwerp and FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 champions Belgium playing in front of their home fans, the match between D’Tigress and the Lionesses might already be decisive for both teams’ Olympic hopes.
In Kigali, Nigeria triumphed 84-74 behind Elizabeth Balogun’s 15-point, 5-board performance. The Duke Blue Devil guard will be dueting with Amy Okonkwo, tournament MVP at AfroBasket and keen to take D’Tigress to their third Olympic Games.
Ciarra Dillard and teammates, led by coach Carlos Alberto Antuna, their new head coach, will be looking to get one over their long-time rivals in Antwerp.
Who will have the last say?
Nigeria vs Senegal where to watch
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