D'Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has issued a rallying call to her players ahead of their crucial quarter-final clash against Cameroon in the 2025 Women's AfroBasket tournament taking place in Abidjan.
The defending champions will face the Central African side on Thursday with both teams entering the contest unbeaten in the competition so far. With a semi-final berth at stake, Wakama emphasized the need for her team to elevate their performance.
"This is the business end of the tournament and as a team we know what is at stake and we are following through our set goals with each game," Wakama stated as the team prepares for the high-stakes encounter.
Nigeria's D'Tigress have established themselves as a dominant force in African basketball, remaining unbeaten in the last four editions of the Women's AfroBasket tournament. Their campaign in the current edition began impressively with a commanding victory over Rwanda in their opening fixture.
The matchup against Cameroon represents one of the toughest challenges yet for the Nigerian team as they continue their quest to defend their continental crown. Both teams have displayed strong form throughout the tournament, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense battle.
Basketball enthusiasts will be watching closely to see if D'Tigress can maintain their impressive record and advance to the semi-finals, keeping their title defense on track.
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