ANKARA 

The US and France both advanced to the women's basketball semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday. 

Team USA beat Nigeria 88-74 in a quarterfinal clash at Bercy Arena.

A'ja Wilson led her team to victory with 20 points.

Nigeria's top scorer was Promise Amukamara with 19 points.

France eliminated Germany 84-71 in the quarterfinals.

Marine Johannes rallied France to a vital win with a 24-point contribution.

Nyara Sabally's 20 points for Germany were not enough for her team to finish on top.

The US will face Australia while France will take on Belgium in the semifinal clashes on Friday.