Wakama Confident in D’Tigress Future Despite Losses

Rena Wakama, the head coach of Nigeria's women's national basketball team, D’Tigress, has expressed optimism regarding the team's long-term prospects following their second defeat during a tour in the United States, losing 88-79 to the Minnesota Lynx in Kansas City. This loss followed an earlier defeat to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Despite these setbacks, Wakama highlighted the team's development and potential for improvement, sharing her thoughts on social media. The D’Tigress showed a balanced attack, with Ezinn Kalu leading the scoring with 25 points.

The team is in a rebuilding phase, with a roster of 21 players primarily composed of young talent from the American collegiate system. As they prepare for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Wakama and her coaching staff are focused on assessing tactics and player combinations to build a cohesive unit.

The emphasis on youth engagement and development is seen as crucial for future success.