Rena Wakama has been voted as the Best Coach at the Paris Olympic Games, following her remarkable leadership of Nigeria’s D’Tigress through a series of historic achievements.

Wakama made history by guiding D’Tigress to the quarterfinals of the women’s basketball event, marking the first time the Nigerian team reached this stage in the Olympics.

The team’s journey began with a groundbreaking victory over Australia on the opening day, their first-ever win in a group phase game.

Nigeria continued to make history by defeating Canada, becoming the first African team to secure two wins in Olympic basketball.

Their success was built on tenacious defense, a hallmark of Wakama’s coaching.

Although their campaign ended with a loss to the USA, D’Tigress showcased their resilience by outscoring the Americans in the fourth quarter, capping off an unforgettable run in Paris.