Coach of the Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, Scot Nnaji , is confident that D’Tigress can win a third African title when the 2017 Women’s Afrobasket Competition do scheduled for 18th to the 27th of August in Bamako, Mali takes off.
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBF) has released a squad list of twenty two players invited to the training camp ahead of the competition.
Nnaji, however, assured that the experienced side will surpass its third place finish in 2015.
“The squad has a good blend of youth and experience, so I’m confident that the team can conquer Africa again,” Nnaji said.
D’Tigress are drawn in Group B along with Egypt, DR Congo, Guinea, Senegal and Mozambique.
Nnaji’s side will battle Mozambique in their opening game on the 18th of August and will be followed by games against Congo DR, Egypt, Guinea and Senegal.
The invited players include; Helen Ogunjimi, Sarah Ogoke, Elonu Adaora, Ndidi Madu, Sarah Imovbioh, Ibiam Elem, Uju Ugoka, Joyce Ekworomadu, Ezinne Kalu, Promise Amukamara, Olayinka Sanni, Ugochi Nwaigwe, Ifunanya Ibekwe, Evelyn Akhator, Atosu Upe, Chioma Udeaja,Nkechi Akashili, Nkem Akaraiwe, Gloria Umeh, Ebere Okeke, Elawere Odion Tina and Christiana Isaac.
The camp which opens on the 23rd July will be overseen by a three-man coaching staff headed by the coach.
Nnaji, will be assisted by Mauro Procaccini and Kwara Falcons` Adewunmi Aderemi.
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