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Nigeria's D'Tigress may have exited the Olympics but they did so with pride, and there is hope for the future.
Despite Nigeria's exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics at the hands of the USA 88-74, Head Coach Rena Wakama remains optimistic about the team's future.
In a post-game interview, Wakama emphasized the need for increased investment in the team, stating,
"The future is bright, but we have got to invest in us, we have got to give these girls other resources to support and help them get to the podium and bring home a medal because we are capable of it."
Rena Wakama and D'Tigress need support
Wakama's words come after D'Tigress made history by becoming the first-ever African basketball team, male or female, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympics. This remarkable achievement underscores the team's potential and highlights the need for further support.
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Wakama's plea to the Nigerian Sports Ministry and Basketball Federation is clear: provide the necessary resources to help the team reach its full potential.
The team's historic run at the Paris 2024 Olympics serves as a testament to the talent and dedication of the players and coaching staff.
As Wakama noted, "We are capable of it." Now, it's up to the relevant authorities to provide the necessary support to help D'Tigress reach new heights.
There were notable highs in Paris as Ezinne Kalu, Amy Okonkwo and Elizabeth Balogun stood out and after winning the AfroBasket earlier in the year, there is definitely more to come from Wakama's girls.
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