Tinubu hails D’Tigress coach Wakama

President Bola Tinubu has applauded D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama following the team’s laudable outing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Wakama led the side to the quarter-finals of the Olympic basketball tournament where her girls were knocked out by eventual winners USA.

The 32-year-old manager was recently voted as the best coach of the Women’s Basketball Tournament, an honour Tinubu said was well deserved.

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The country’s number one citizen lauded Wakama in a statement via his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.

“President Tinubu states that the recognition of Ms. Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence,” Ngelale said.

“The President commends the team, the coach, and all those who played a part in the unprecedented feat at the Olympics, enjoining them not to relent or become crestfallen but to remain resilient and determined for greatness, “he added.

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