Head coach Rena Wakama has made it clear that Nigeria’s D’Tigress are focused on defending their FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title and securing a record-breaking fifth consecutive victory.
The tournament begins July 25 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
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In Abuja’s open training session, 17 players participated as the squad intensified preparation . Wakama acknowledged that while team chemistry is still developing due to limited camp time, forging strong connections is crucial.
“The key focus is connecting. We have a few days to reconnect. Our core is coming back … we have to connect, come together, and be focused,” she said . Wakama underscored that being the team to beat, opponents will bring their best, and the squad must remain mentally and physically sharp.
Rena Wakama outlined their ambitions: short-term success at AfroBasket for continental dominance and long-term focus on Olympic qualification . Having already claimed titles in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023, the D’Tigress aim to make history and confirm their status as Africa’s most successful women’s basketball team
