Ezinne Kalu led Nigeria to a stunning 75-62 victory over Australia in their women's basketball opener at the Paris Olympics, marking Nigeria's first Olympic win in women's basketball since 2004. Kalu scored 17 of her 19 points in the first half, with Nigeria's relentless defense forcing 26 turnovers from Australia. Despite a strong start from the Opals, Nigeria's defense and Kalu's shooting helped them maintain their lead throughout the game. The victory has been hailed as a monumental achievement and a source of inspiration for the Nigerian team. The win also highlighted Nigeria's potential to compete with the world's top teams, as they aim to build on this success in their remaining group stage matches.