Renowned Coach Rena Wakama: Making History in One Year

In an extraordinary 12-month period, Rena Wakama has etched her name into the annals of basketball history. Appointed as head coach of Nigeria’s women's basketball team in June 2023, Wakama has already achieved groundbreaking milestones that have elevated the team to new heights.

Historical Achievements:

1. Afrobasket Triumph: Wakama led Nigeria's D'Tigress to their fourth consecutive Afrobasket title in 2023, marking the first time a female coach has achieved this feat.

2. Olympic Qualification: Under her leadership, Nigeria qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing their place in the global sporting event.

3. Olympic Quarterfinals: For the first time in history, an African Basketball Team (Male or Female) reached the quarterfinals of the Olympics, a testament to Wakama's exceptional coaching skills.

4. Historic Olympic Victory for Nigeria: In a groundbreaking achievement, coach Wakama becomes the first coach to lead Nigeria to a victory against a Top 3 ranked team at the Olympics.

5. D'Tigress Performance Under Rena Wakama: Since Rena Wakama's appointment as head coach in June 2023, the Nigerian women's basketball team, D'Tigress, has played 11 official matches. The team has achieved 8 victories and experienced 3 defeats, demonstrating a strong performance under Wakama's leadership.

As the Paris 2024 Olympics continues, the D'Tigress will face off against Team USA in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at 8:30 PM Nigeria Time. With such an impressive track record in just one year, all eyes will be on Rena Wakama and her team as they aim for further success on the world stage.