President Bola Tinubu has praised Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He highlighted that this recognition by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) underscores Wakama’s established leadership and commitment to excellence.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President congratulated the entire team, the coach, and everyone involved in achieving this remarkable milestone at the Olympics. He urged them to continue their efforts with resilience and determination, emphasizing that success in competitive sports is not only about winning trophies and medals but also about demonstrating sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice.
President Tinubu acknowledged that the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, made history as the first African basketball team to reach the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games. He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian contingent and extended his best wishes for their future endeavors.