D’Tigress’ Wakama Named Best Coach At Paris Olympics

Following her remarkable run at the Paris 2024 Olympics, D’Tigress of Nigeria coach Rena Wakama, was voted as the Best Coach at the Games in the women’s basketball category.

Wakama made history by guiding D’Tigress to the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball event, marking the first time the Nigerian team reached this stage in the Olympics.

Nigeria’s incredible run at #Olympics wasn’t going to go unnoticed. Rena Wakama is the Best Coach of #Paris2024 Women’s Basketball — FIBA (@FIBA) August 11, 2024

The team’s journey began with a groundbreaking victory against Australia on the opening day, their first-ever win in a group phase game.

Nigeria continued to make history by defeating Canada, becoming the first African team to secure two wins in Olympic women’s basketball. Their success was built on tenacious defence, a hallmark of Wakama’s coaching.

However, D’Tigress’ campaign ended with a quarter-final loss to eventual Gold medallists USA. Despite the odds, Nigerians were hopeful that D’Tigress could rewrite history and secure a semi-final spot against the Americans. But it was not meant to be as the team lost 88-74 to the United States.

Coach Wakama’s leadership has been pivotal in transforming D’Tigress into a competitive force on the global stage. Her strategic acumen and motivational skills empowered the team to believe in their potential and perform at their best.