Paris, France – D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has assured fans that her team is calm and free from pressure as they prepare for today’s quarter-final match against the United States in the basketball event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics.
The African champions secured a crucial clash against the defending champions after finishing third in Group B, behind France and Australia, despite winning two games in the group stage. Their victories against Australia and Canada, who are ranked third and fifth respectively, have sent a strong message to their potential opponents.
In an interview, Wakama affirmed that D’Tigress have nothing to prove against the United States, who are the favorites in today’s quarter-final duel. She expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly highlighting the importance of their defeat against France.
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“I am glad we did have that loss because we were able to get back to what we do best,” Wakama said. “Also, there’s no pressure now on us, and we have shown everyone that we deserve to be playing here.”
This match marks a historic moment for D’Tigress, as they become the first African basketball team, either men’s or women’s, to reach the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games. The team is eager to take on the reigning Olympic champions in what promises to be a top-tier fixture.
