As part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) has lined up preparatory games against Germany, Serbia and Japan to keep the girls in top shape before they arrive in France.

The team’s first test game is against Germany in Berlin on July 19, before they move to Belgrade for a match against Serbia on July 21 before heading to Lille, France, to battle with Japan on July 24.

Giving an insight into the team’s current state, D’Tigress Head Coach, Rena Wakama, expressed confidence in her ward’s progress ahead of the Games, saying that their training camp in Germany gave them opportunity to work on their weaknesses.

Wakama said: “Things have been going well in the camp in the last few days, as we have had great practice sessions and the girls are in great spirits.

“The girls are responding well to training and getting better everyday. And that’s all that matters.

“I’m confident that the girls would be able to display their talents when we get to Paris. I’m excited and looking forward to the games.”