D’Tigress Set for Final Pre-Olympic Friendly

Rena Wakama, Women's Afrobasket Championship, D'Tigress

July 24, 2024
3:02 pm

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face Japan in their final warm-up match before the 2024 Olympic Games.

Coach Rena Wakama’s squad is looking to bounce back after defeats in their first two friendlies, losing 77-63 to Germany and 70-62 to Serbia.

This game against Japan represents a crucial opportunity for D’Tigress to secure a morale-boosting win before heading to the Olympic Games.

Nigeria is placed in a tough group with hosts France, Canada, and Australia.

Meanwhile, Coach Wakama announced her final 12-player roster for the Games on Tuesday, trimming down the squad from the initial 16 players who traveled to Germany for their training tour.

Tumininu Yussuf

Women's Football

South Africa to Replace Morocco as WAFCON Host

Asisat Oshoala Scores Against Former Club in Bay FC’s Defeat to Barcelona

2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria loses to Mexico

U-18 Women Handball Ch’ips: Babatunde Lauds Team’s Performance

NFF commences with Second Phase of CAF C-License Course

Paris 2024: Oborududu Loses in Bronze Medal Match to Two-time World Champion Ozaki

D’Tigress Set for Final Pre-Olympic Friendly

Rena Wakama, Women's Afrobasket Championship, D'Tigress

Nigeria’s D’Tigress will face Japan in their final warm-up match before the 2024 Olympic Games.

Coach Rena Wakama’s squad is looking to bounce back after defeats in their first two friendlies, losing 77-63 to Germany and 70-62 to Serbia.

This game against Japan represents a crucial opportunity for D’Tigress to secure a morale-boosting win before heading to the Olympic Games.

Nigeria is placed in a tough group with hosts France, Canada, and Australia.

Meanwhile, Coach Wakama announced her final 12-player roster for the Games on Tuesday, trimming down the squad from the initial 16 players who traveled to Germany for their training tour.

You may also like