Tag: WomenInSports
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D’TIGRESS CAPTAIN AMY OKONKWO SAYS AFROBASKET WIN WILL INSPIRE GIRLS NATIONWIDE
D’Tigress captain and MVP Amy Okonkwo says their historic fifth consecutive Afrobasket title will encourage girls across Nigeria and beyond to embrace basketball. Speaking at a presidential reception, she thanked President Tinubu for the warm welcome and praised the team’s support system for their continued success. Okonkwo expressed confidence that the victory will propel the…
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FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY
FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CONGRATULATES D’TIGRESS ON HISTORIC FIBA AFROBASKET VICTORY First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their stunning win at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Côte d’Ivoire. Celebrating their fifth consecutive title, she hailed the team as an inspiration to young girls nationwide, encouraging them to…
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UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY
UZODINMA REWARDS IMO-BORN SUPER FALCONS WITH N30M AND LAND AFTER WAFCON VICTORY Governor Hope Uzodinma has honoured seven Imo-born Super Falcons with N30 million and plots of land each following Nigeria’s thrilling 2024 WAFCON win in Morocco. Celebrated at a special reception in Owerri, the players were praised as proud ambassadors of Imo and Nigeria.…
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AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
AFRICAN WOMEN’S TEAMS BOOK SPOTS IN 2026 FIBA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS The 2025 Women’s AfroBasket semifinalists—Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Sudan—have clinched their places in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournaments this March. They join 24 other top teams worldwide, including powerhouses from the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe, in the battle…
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D’TIGRESS CLINCH GROUP D TOP SPOT WITH NARROW WIN OVER MOZAMBIQUE
D’TIGRESS CLINCH GROUP D TOP SPOT WITH NARROW WIN OVER MOZAMBIQUE Nigeria’s women’s basketball stars, D’Tigress, fought back from a tough first half to edge Mozambique 60-55 in Abidjan, booking their spot in the quarter-finals as Group D winners at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. Led by 2019 MVP Ezinne Kalu’s 16 points and lockdown…
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Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory
Falcons Land at the Villa: President Tinubu Celebrates Super Falcons’ Stunning Victory Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja was all about the Super Falcons! President Bola Tinubu rolled out the red carpet, welcoming Nigeria’s women football royalty after their jaw-dropping win. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, flanked by Assistant Captain Osinachi Ohale, proudly presented the trophy…
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MICHELLE ALOZIE: THE SUPER FALCONS’ SCIENCE-LOVING SOCCER STAR WHO PLAYS HARD ON EVERY FRONT
MICHELLE ALOZIE: THE SUPER FALCONS’ SCIENCE-LOVING SOCCER STAR WHO PLAYS HARD ON EVERY FRONT Meet Michelle Alozie — the defender-forward who’s rockin’ the pitch and the lab alike! Debuting for Nigeria in 2021, she quickly made waves with goals, killer defense, and a fearless spirit (hello, World Cup showdown drama!). Off the field, she’s a…
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CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE: THE SUPER FALCONS’ UNSHAKABLE WALL AND PENALTY HERO
CHIAMAKA NNADOZIE: THE SUPER FALCONS’ UNSHAKABLE WALL AND PENALTY HERO Meet Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria’s goalkeeping queen and Africa’s pride between the sticks! From clutch penalty saves for Paris FC to commanding the Super Falcons’ defense with rock-solid calm, she’s the shining star keeping the net—and dreams—intact. With back-to-back CAF Goalkeeper of the Year awards and…
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ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE: THE CALM FORTRESS AND LEADER OF SUPER FALCONS’ DEFENCE
ASHLEIGH PLUMPTRE: THE CALM FORTRESS AND LEADER OF SUPER FALCONS’ DEFENCE Ashleigh Plumptre is Nigeria’s rock at the back—a composed centre-back whose leadership, sharp instincts, and solid defending have made her a cornerstone of the Super Falcons since she switched from England in 2022 to embrace her Nigerian roots. From winning the FA Women’s Championship…
