The Nigerian Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has lauded Rena Wakama, the coach of the Nigerian female basketball team, for being named the Best Coach at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
In a statement shared on his official social media X platform, Senator Enoh praised Wakama’s exceptional leadership, which propelled the D’Tigress to unprecedented success. He noted that under Wakama’s guidance, the team not only made history by reaching the quarterfinals—an unprecedented feat for both male and female teams—but also improved their world ranking from 12th to an impressive 8th place.
“Coach Rena Wakama, this accolade is a testament to your outstanding leadership,” the minister declared. “Your team, @DtigressNG, demonstrated remarkable prowess and dedication under your guidance, achieving a historic quarterfinal and a four-place ranking improvement. This accomplishment is truly deserving of recognition.”
Senator Enoh extended his heartfelt congratulations to Wakama, underscoring the significance of her achievement in elevating Nigeria’s status on the global sports stage. This milestone not only highlights Wakama’s exceptional coaching abilities but also marks a new era of excellence for Nigerian sports.
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