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Wakama Named Paris 2024 Women's Basketball Best Coach

Nigeria’s D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has been named as the best female coach in Paris 2024 Olympics’ basketball.

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The 32-year old guided Nigeria to a historical quarter-finals spot in Paris which is the first time an African team (both men and women) reach that level of the competition.

Despite losing 74-88 to Team USA, Rena Wakama’s leadership and coaching system caught the eyes of FIBA officials who voted him as Paris 2024 best female coach.

This is a major achievement for Wakama who is doing great things with D’Tigress.

She showed carachter and calmness when it was needed throughout Nigeria’s journey and announced herself to the world.

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See our exclusive sitdown with Nigerian Basketball team below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyxu_JgFUX8