August 05, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, celebrated a historic triumph, as they emerged champions of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament, lifting their fourth consecutive title with an 84-74 thrilling win over Senegal in the final.
Led by Coach Rena Wakama, the team defied expectations, prevailing over more experienced opponents and silencing critics who had doubted their chances. With this remarkable achievement, D’Tigress joins an elite group as only the second team ever to accomplish such a feat in the history of the competition.
The team’s roster, predominantly composed of players making their debuts in the continental competition, displayed commendable composure throughout the tournament, shutting down any doubts regarding their capabilities. In the semi-final showdown against hosts Rwanda, D’Tigress made their intent obvious to claim the top spot, setting the stage for an epic final at the BK Arena in Kigali.
Wakama’s guidance proved instrumental in the team’s success, making her the first female coach to lead a team to victory in the Afrobasket tournament. With this historic win under their belt, D’Tigress now look ahead to the upcoming Olympic qualifiers with renewed confidence, dreaming of bigger achievements in future.
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