The Australian Opals get their 2024 Paris Olympics campaign underway on Monday night against Nigeria to tip-off the action in Group B.
The Opals will look to improve on their bronze medal finish at the 2022 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Sydney, with eight players from that squad taking the floor at the Games.
The Aussies come into the opener as heavy favourites against the 12th-ranked Nigeria, who earned their spot at the Olympics after being crowned AfroBasket champions in 2023. this is Nigeria's third appearance at the Olympics after previously qualifying in 2020 and 2004.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Opals vs Nigeria, including the tip-off time and TV information.
What time is Australia vs Nigeria today?
- Date: Monday, July 29
- Time: 7:00 p.m. AEST
Australia vs Nigeria will tip off at 7:00 p.m. AEST on Monday, July 29. The game will be played at Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France.
What channel is Australia vs Nigeria on today?
- TV channel: Channel Nine
- Live Stream: 9Now/Stan Sport
Australia vs Nigeria will air on the Nine Network. Viewers will be able to stream the games on 9Now and Stan Sport.
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Opals Paris Olympics schedule - Group B
The Opals get their Olympic campaign underway against Nigeria, followed by games against Canada and France.
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) | Location | TV Channel |
| July 29 | Nigeria | 7:00 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| August 1 | Canada | 9:30 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| August 5 | France | 5:00 a.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
Australian Opals women's basketball roster 2024
The Opals roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics features an elite collection of WNBA talent, headlined by Ezi Magbegor, Alanna Smith and Sami Whitcomb, while Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson returns to the fold for the Opals, competing in her fifth Olympic Games.
| Player | Position | Team |
| Amy Atwell | G | Perth Lynx |
| Issy Borlase | G | Adelaide Lightning |
| Cayla George | F/C | Sydney Flames |
| Lauren Jackson | F/C | Southside Flyers |
| Tess Madgen | G | Sydney Flames |
| Ezi Magbegor | C | Seattle Storm |
| Jade Melbourne | G | Washington Mystics |
| Alanna Smith | F | Minnesota Lynx |
| Steph Talbot | F | Los Angeles Sparks |
| Marianna Tolo | C | Bendigo Spirit |
| Kristy Wallace | G | Indiana Fever |
| Sami Whitcomb | G | Seattle Storm |
Nigeria women's basketball roster 2024
| Player | Position | Team |
| Amy Okonkwo | F | Landerneau Bretagne Basket |
| Pallas Kunalyi-Akpnanah | C | La Molisana Campobasso |
| Elizabeth Balogun | C | Club Polideportivo Bembibre |
| Olaoluwatomi Taiwo | G | Esgueira/Aveiro |
| Luaren Ebo | C | Turgutlu Belediye Kultur Sanat ve Spor Kulubu Dernegi |
| Ifunanya Okoro | G | Tindastóll |
| Promise Amukamara | G | Dynamo Kursk |
| Murjanatu Musa | F | Celta Zorka Recalvi |
| Blessing Ejiofor | C | Cavigal Nice Basket |
| Ezinne Kalu | G | Obg Roma |
| Adebola Adeyeye | F | CO Trith Basket Porte du Hainaut |
| Nicole Enabosi | F | Toulouse Metropole Basket |
