Nigeria's women's basketball team, D'Tigress, will face their toughest challenge yet at the Olympics as they aim to break another record.
After making history by becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic Basketball Tournament, they will face the defending champions, the United States.
The quarter-final clash is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, and will see the Nigerian team, led by midfielder Ezinne Kalu and captain Amy Okonkwo, attempt to pull off a major upset against the unbeaten Americans.
Amy Okonkwo
Team USA is seeking its 10th Olympic title and has impressed in France, thanks to standout performances from veterans Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart.
The United States' impressive streak
Team USA has been undefeated in its three Olympics, defeating Belgium, Japan and Germany to reach the quarterfinals.
Their credentials are formidable, but Nigeria still has the potential to cause an upset.
Nigeria's chances
La Tigresa has already made history by winning two matches and qualifying for the round of 16, a feat that many believed impossible.
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Their ability to cause an upset could be their saving grace when they face the defending champions on Wednesday.
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The two teams have met four times in the past six years, with their last meeting, in Olympic qualifying, ending in a 100-46 victory for the United States.
Other quarter-final matches
Serbia, who reached the semi-finals at the last Olympics, will face Australia in the quarter-finals. Host country France will play Germany, while Belgium and Spain, who won medals at Rio 2016, will meet in a highly anticipated match.