In preparation for the Paris Olympics qualifying games set to take place in Antwerp, Belgium, Rena Wakama, the Coach of Nigeria’s Women Senior team, has unveiled a roster of 15 players. The team, known as D’Tigress, will be vying for a spot against formidable nations like the USA, Senegal, and Belgium in the Olympic qualification games scheduled from February 8 to 11.

The squad includes key players such as Amukamara Onyeka, Sarah Chika Ogoke, Abiola Alimat Olatoyosi, Okoro Ifunnaya, and Taiwo Oluwatomi Yemisi. Other notable names on the list are Donanu Regina, Elizabeth Balogun, Okonkwo Amy Nnenna, Adeyeye Adebola, Enabosi Nicole Ehizele, Musa Murjanatu, Akarawe Nkem Uwa, Kunayi-Akpanah Pallas Daemi, Ebo Lauren, and Ejiofor Blessing.

Responding to concerns from fans about the late invitation of players to the training camp, Musa Adamu, the General Manager of the Nigeria basketball national teams, assured that the team would be well-prepared to compete fiercely for the Olympic ticket. He explained that while other teams might have released their rosters earlier, FIBA mandates clubs to release players only a week before the start of a tournament.

“The coach is in constant communication with her team, and the girls will be ready for any opposition when the games begin,” stated Adamu.