The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced this prestigious accolade on Sunday, concluding the Olympic Games.
Rena Wakama’s selection highlights her outstanding leadership and tactical expertise, which elevated Nigeria to remarkable success at the Games.
At 32 years old, Rena Wakama led the D’Tigress to an unprecedented achievement: becoming the first African team to reach the Olympic quarterfinals.
Under her guidance, the team secured memorable victories against the world’s top-ranked teams, including Australia (ranked 3rd) and Canada (ranked 5th).
In the quarterfinals, the D’Tigress pushed the USA to the brink, demonstrating their prowess before eventually being narrowly defeated.