Sports News of Saturday, 3 August 2024

Source: www.dailypost.ng

Paris 2024 Olympics: Wakama promises better D’Tigress performance against Canada

D'Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama D'Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama

D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama has assured that her side will bounce back from the defeat to France.

The six-time African champions lost their second group game at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games to host nation, France 75-54.

D’Tigress were expected to give the French a run for their money after they stunned world number three Australia 75-62 in their opening fixture.

The West Africans however put up a below showing in the encounter.

Ahead of the team’s final group game against Canada on Sunday, Wakama said her players will put up a better performance.

“While we are disappointed with the result against France, we are motivated to put in a strong performance against Canada.

“A win will ensure our place in the next round,” Wakama told FIBA.com.