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Peter Obi celebrates D’Tigress after fifth consecutive AfroBasket victory

Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. This makes it their fifth victory in a row at the tournament. In a message titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED”, Obi said the […]

Rene Wakama Named Best Female Basketball Coach at Paris 2024 Olympics

Nigeria’s Rene Wakama has been recognized as the best coach of the Paris 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball tournament by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA). At just 32 years old, Wakama has made history by leading Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, to their first-ever quarterfinal appearance at the Olympic Games. D’Tigress had an incredible […]

Paris 2024 Olympics: FIBA Praises D’Tigress’ Impressive Journey Despite USA Loss

The Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their outstanding performance at the 2024 Olympic Games. Despite losing to the defending champions, USA, with a score of 88-74, D’Tigress showed incredible skill and determination. Under the leadership of Coach Rena Wakama, D’Tigress made history by becoming the first […]