Tinubu congratulates D’Tigress’ Wakama on recognition as basketball’s best coach

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated D’Tigress’ Coach, Ms. Rena Wakama, on her recognition as the best coach at the women’s basketball event of the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Nigerian women’s basketball team put up a spectacular performance at the Olympics, becoming the first African basketball team to play in the quarterfinals at the Games.

President Tinubu, in a statement yesterday, stated that the recognition of Ms. Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accents her well-established leadership qualities and dedication to excellence.

The president also commended the team, and all those who played a part in the unprecedented feat at the Olympics, urging them not to relent or become crestfallen, but remain resilient and determined for greatness.

He affirmed that winning trophies and medals is the ultimate goal in competitive sports, but nothing trumps the place of good sportsmanship, discipline, and sacrifice shown by all those who held the Nigerian flag at the Olympic Games.

In the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu thanked the Nigerian contingent and wished them success in their respective endeavours.