Historic As D’Tigress Coach, Wakama Becomes First Female To Win FIBA Afrobasket Title

Two ladies emerged heroes when Nigeria’s D’Tigress won their fourth consecutive Afrobasket title in Kigali, Rwanda.

Amy Okonkwo emerged as the Most Valuable Player.  The coach, Rena Wakama became the first female coach to win the Afrobasket title as the Nigerian side beat Senegal 84-74 in a thrilling final match.

Saturday’s victory by D’Tigress is historic as the Nigerian Ladies have become only the second team ever after Senegal to win four consecutive titles.

After waiting for 12 solid years with no title to show for their efforts, D’Tigress ended the drought as they were crowned champions in 2017.

The team then followed up with victories in 2019, 2021 and now 2023 in amazing fashion.

Two ladies emerged heroes when Nigeria’s D’Tigress won their fourth consecutive Afrobasket title in Kigali, Rwanda.

Amy Okonkwo emerged as the Most Valuable Player.  The coach, Rena Wakama became the first female coach to win the Afrobasket title as the Nigerian side beat Senegal 84-74 in a thrilling final match.

Saturday’s victory by D’Tigress is historic as the Nigerian Ladies have become only the second team ever after Senegal to win four consecutive titles.

After waiting for 12 solid years with no title to show for their efforts, D’Tigress ended the drought as they were crowned champions in 2017.

The team then followed up with victories in 2019, 2021 and now 2023 in amazing fashion.