Off-colour Opals stunned by Nigeria in major upset
Murray Wenzel
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The Opals have been turned over by Nigeria in a stunning Olympic basketball upset that’s left Australia’s medal campaign on the brink.
The No.3-ranked Australians were beaten 75-62 by the African champions in Lille on Monday, with Sandy Brondello’s side turning the ball over 26 times and making just eight-of-18 free throws in a nightmarish opening to their Games tilt.
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