Olympic body honours D’Tigress Coach Wakama as Africa’s Best
The Continental Olympic Body, Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), has named Rena Wakama, 33, as Africa’s Best Basketball Coach following her impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
According to a statement by Tony Nezianya, Spokesman for the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), the notice was contained in an invitation letter from the President of ANOCA, Mustafa Ibaraf, communicated through the NOC President, Engr. Habu Gumel.
Rena Wakama will receive her award at ANOCA Elective General Assembly holding from March 15 to March 17, 2025 at Cheraga Towers, Algiers.
“I therefore have the honor to inform you that on the sidelines of this important assembly, an award ceremony will take place for the most deserving African sports laureates, who have distinguished themselves both at the continental and world levels.”
Wakama led Nigeria to the quarterfinals at the Paris Games, achieving an impressive 8th place ranking for the first time in Olympic history.
The team notably defeated Australia 75-62 in the preliminary rounds and triumphed 79-70 over Canada to reach this crucial stage.
The D’Tigress lost 88-74 to the U.S., in the crucial quarters that could have catapulted them in the semis, to still to have a best possible attainment in the Male and Female Olympic campaign to date.(www.amatropics.com)
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