Wakama confident in D’Tigress progress after US tour losses
Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, has voiced optimism about the future of D’Tigress despite back-to-back defeats during their United States tour. While away on WNBA duties, Wakama praised the team’s improved performance and highlighted the squad’s youthful potential. Supporters and commentators echoed her positive outlook, with calls for continued focus on player development. The team remains in a rebuilding phase, aiming for long-term success.
Match highlights
- D’Tigress lost 88–79 to Minnesota Lynx in Kansas City, following an earlier defeat to Los Angeles Sparks.
- Assistant coach Wani Muganguzi led the team during the tour as Wakama was with Chicago Sky.
- Ezinne Kalu scored 25 points, Gabby White added 16, and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah contributed 11.
- Fans and commentators praised the integration of young players and called for a balance between youth and experience.
- The team’s 21-player roster is mainly composed of young talents from the American collegiate system, focusing on long-term development.
