2026 FIBA WWC: Wakama names D’Tigress final 12-player squad
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama has unveiled her 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The team, which will be led by captain, Amy Okonkwo, features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Wakama’s side will be making its third appearance at the tournament, following its previous outings […] 2026 FIBA WWC: Wakama names D’Tigress final…
Rena Wakama, head coach of the D’Tigress, has announced her final 12-player lineup for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Amy Okonkwo will captain the team, which boasts a mix of seasoned athletes and promising new faces. This marks the D’Tigress' third appearance in the tournament, following their appearances in 2006 and 2018.
Only two players from the 2018 squad, Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara, return. These two will become the first Nigerian players to represent their country in two FIBA Women’s World Cups. The team arrived in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, ready to compete in the tournament, which will run from September 4 to 13. Group B includes Nigeria, Hungary, South Korea, and France.
The D’Tigress will kick off their campaign against the Republic of Korea at the Berlin Arena on Friday, September 4. They will then face Hungary the following day at the Max-Schmeling-Halle before concluding their group-stage matches against France at the Berlin Arena on Monday, September 7. The African champions last reached the quarter-finals at the 2018 edition, making history as the first African team to advance that far.
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