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D’Tigress makes historic leap into FIBA top 10 rankings
The world basketball governing body, FIBA, released its latest rankings on Thursday, marking a significant achievement for Nigeria’s D’Tigress.
The six-time AfroBasket champions climbed four spots to secure the eighth position globally, making history as the first African team, men or women to break into the top 10 of the FIBA world rankings.
This remarkable rise can be attributed to D’Tigress’ stellar performance at the Paris Olympics.
The team made headlines by defeating powerhouses Australia and Canada in the group stage, becoming the first African team to reach the Quarter-Finals at the Olympics.
Despite their strong run, D’Tigress’ journey was halted by the USA in the Quarter-Finals, but their achievements continue to resonate on the global stage.
The D’Tigress’ brilliant performance earned head coach, Rena Wakama the best coach of the women’s basketball event.
The US, the Olympic champions, retain the top spot in the global ranking, followed by Australia and France.
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