Boateng Joins D’Tigress As Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup ‎

Stanley Boateng has been appointed as an assistant coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress.

‎Naija News reports that Boateng will work alongside the team’s head coach, Rena Wakama, as part of efforts to strengthen the technical crew ahead of upcoming international engagements.

‎The appointment is seen as a strategic move to bolster the squad’s preparations for major competitions.

‎Meanwhile, the reigning African champions are already in the United States of America for a training tour as part of preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup.

‎The tour is expected to provide the team with high-level exposure and competitive match fitness.

‎As part of the training programme, D’Tigress will face top Women’s National Basketball Association teams in friendly matches.

‎The Nigerian side is scheduled to take on Los Angeles Sparks, Minnesota Lynx, and Indiana Fever during the tour.

‎The draw for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup will take place in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday.

‎The outcome of the draw will determine Nigeria’s group-stage opponents as the team intensifies preparations for the global tournament.

‎In men sports, Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed the relentless mindset of his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker’s will to win as “sick”.

‎Speaking on the Best Mode On podcast, the Fulham playmaker painted a picture of a forward driven by sheer hunger and fearlessness.

‎“Every time in training, he’s always getting hurt because he’s got to put his leg or his head into something that he shouldn’t do. He’s always been fighting,” Iwobi said.

‎“I’m not surprised he is where he is right now. Some would say he’s not polished, he’s a bit raw, but Victor will create himself five chances a game, just himself, just from hard work and running.

‎“He doesn’t care who you are. He doesn’t care if you’re [Virgil] Virgil van Dijk, if you’re a guy from non-league, no disrespect to non-league, he will fight. He will treat the game in the Champions League as if he’s playing with his brethren.

‎“He always wants to win, and that mentality is sick. It’s sick. Sometimes it can be over the top because in training, he would like to fight and make sure he’s winning.

‎“Then sometimes he cheats, and he knows he’s cheating just to win. But it’s just a sick mentality.”

‎Osimhen’s competitive edge has been central to his rise as one of the world’s most feared strikers, scoring 35 goals in 52 appearances for the Super Eagles.