ANTWERP, Belgium – Belgium ended the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament in Antwerp with a 78-61 victory over Nigeria in front of enthusiastic fans inside the Sport Palace.
A huge crowd of 11,645 watched as the hosts stepped on the gas in the second half to take a 2-1 lead and close out the competition in Paris 2024.
turning point: Belgium trailed Nigeria at the start of the second half. Although he was only down by five points in the game, the Cats switched gears with lightning speed and soon he built a commanding lead with an 18-2 run.
TCL Player of the Game: Emma Messeman had another great performance with an impressive 14 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 steals, moving her closer to triple-double territory.
Statistics don’t lie: Nigeria’s 29 turnovers showed how Belgium struggled under pressure from the hosts after gaining momentum.
Conclusion: Belgium’s task was to avoid an upset and send their prodigious supporters home satisfied, and they certainly did that. It was close to Cats’ best work.
Nigeria came to Antwerp to defeat Senegal and achieved their main objective. However, they were underdogs against both America and Belgium.
they said: “I think it was a game with some ups and downs, but I responded well every time. You start with defense and then you can run and move the ball. But you have to do that for 40 minutes. I played great. I had a chance to do that in front of a lot of people at this gym. ” Belgian TISSOT MVP Emma Messeman
“I wanted to put on a better spectacle in front of this great crowd. I wanted to get as much out of this match as possible in terms of learning more.” Belgium national team head coach Rachid Mezian
“I am so proud of these young women and the legacy we leave behind. This is a long journey and a testament to our humanity as Nigerians. I will continue to do so.” Nigerian playcaller Rene Wakama
“Belgium are a great team, well-coached and well-disciplined. They struggled to find their rhythm in the game. This is just a learning experience for a team with an eye on the Olympics. Every game is a preparation. is.” Amy Okonkwo, Nigeria’s outstanding athlete
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