D’Tigress arrived Lagos in the early hours of Monday for the next phase of their 2018 FIBA Women’s World cup in Spain.
After weeks of training in Atlanta, the team led by Hughley Otis had their last training in the United States of America on Saturday before their departure on Sunday.
According to Assistant Coach, Peter Ahmedu, a player will be dropped from the 14 in camp before their departure.
“Presently, we have 14 players including Adaora Elonu who has been drafted by Atlanta Dreams. We will reduce to 13 players before we leave for Lagos. We will be able to drop 1 more player because we have 3 players (Uju Ugoka, Nkem Akaraiwe and Nkechi Akashili) back home for the next phase of our preparation.”
Commenting on life under the new coach, Peter said the team has completely settled in and are now focused on the task ahead.
“The adjustment has been so tremendous. The players are adjusting day by day while the team chemistry has continued to improve. By the time we round off here on Saturday, we would have been able to achieve our set goal.”
He revealed that having spent more than 2 weeks with the team, the players are now on the same page with the new coach.
“Coach Otis came with different dynamics and techniques both offense and defense which has actually helped the team. He has seen the energy and ability of the girls and we have been able to adjust.”
The current African Champions will start training on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
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