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Breaking News: D'Tigers of Nigeria Qualifies for Quarterfinals, Wins Cameroon #afrobasket2025
🏀 Nigeria’s D’Tigress Make History with 5th Straight AfroBasket Title, Crowned Queens of Africa Yet Again! By Achegbulu David – Avuncular Sports Desk, Abidjan In a breathtaking showdown at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasketball Championship held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s D’Tigress have once again proven why they are the undisputed queens of African basketball. With a clinical 78–64 win over Mali in the grand finale, the Nigerian ladies have clinched their seventh AfroBasket title overall — and remarkably, their fifth consecutive crown (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and now 2025). From the jump ball to the final buzzer, the D’Tigress were relentless, resilient, and razor-sharp — showcasing the very essence of championship pedigree. 🏆 Road to Glory: Crushing Contenders This wasn’t just a victory; it was a coronation after a campaign that saw Nigeria eliminate the top-ranked teams in Africa in stunning fashion. • In the quarterfinals, the D’Tigress blew past the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, ranked 5th in Africa, with a dominant 83–47 win, winning all four quarters with emphatic energy and ruthless execution. • The semifinal against Senegal was a thrilling rollercoaster. After leading 43–37 at halftime, Nigeria stumbled in the third quarter but came roaring back in the fourth to defeat the 3rd-ranked Teranga Lionesses 75–68 in a dramatic finish, sending a loud message to the rest of the continent: the queens are not done reigning. • In the final showdown, Mali, Africa’s second-ranked team, put up a fierce fight. By the end of the second quarter, the scoreboard read 41–41, a deadlock that had fans holding their breath. But that was as far as Mali would go. The D’Tigress turned up the heat in the second half, outpacing and outclassing their opponents, finishing with a 14-point lead to seal the historic 78–64 win. 👑 Amy Okonkwo: Tournament MVP There was no denying the brilliance of Amy Okonkwo, who was officially named the (MVP) of the tournament. Her leadership on the court, clutch plays, and explosive offense were instrumental in Nigeria’s title defense, as she anchored the team throughout the tournament with poise and power. 🎖️ Coach Rena Wakama: The Woman Behind the Machine History continues to be written by Coach Rena Wakama, who now becomes a two-time AfroBasket champion as head coach of the D’Tigress. After guiding the team to glory in Kigali 2023 and a historic quarterfinal appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics (a 1st for any African basketball team), Coach Wakama has solidified her legacy as one of the most respected figures in African women’s sports. Her ability to inspire, adapt, and command the court has become a defining feature of this golden era of D’Tigress dominance. 🌍 Global Stage Awaits: Nigeria Qualifies for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup With this victory, Nigeria has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, continuing their place among the world’s elite. They’ll be joined by fellow African powerhouses Mali, Senegal, and South Sudan — all of whom reached the semifinals of this year’s tournament. 2 Queens, One Nation: Falcons & D’Tigress Make 2025 a Year to Remember The timing of this achievement couldn’t be more poetic. Just weeks ago, Nigeria’s Super Falcons lifted their 10th WAFCON title in Morocco after a dramatic 3-2 comeback over host nation Morocco. And now, the D’Tigress have mirrored that glory — notching their 7th AfroBasket championship and affirming Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s sports. A Nation Awaits to Celebrate With such a monumental achievement, a hero’s welcome awaits the D’Tigress back home. Given the wave of incentives, national recognition, and endorsements showered on the Super Falcons after their WAFCON triumph, expectations are high that President Tinubu’s government, sponsors, and fans will extend the same honor and rewards to these basketball heroines. They have carried Nigeria’s name with pride, represented Africa on the global stage, and delivered unforgettable moments that will live long in the hearts of millions. 🎥 For more in-depth stories, behind-the-scenes footage, and updates on Nigerian and African sports, especially women in athletics, subscribe to our YouTube channels: 📺 Avuncular’s Production 📺 Avuncular Movies Don’t forget to turn on your notifications — greatness doesn’t wait! On behalf of the management team of Avuncular’s Services, I remain your host and sports presenter, Achegbulu David, saying goodbye for now — and long live the Queens of African basketball. #DTigress #AfroBasket2025 #AmyOkonkwoMVP #NigeriaBasketball #WomenInSports #RenaWakama #BackToBackToBackToBackToBack #7TimesChampions #DTigressDynasty #FIBAWomensWorldCup #CagingLionesses #NaijaNoDeyCarryLast #AvuncularSports #avuncularmovies #avuncularproductions #superfalcons #nigerianfootball #nigeriannewspapers #supereaglesofnigeria #supereagles #avuncularstudio #avuncularsproductions #avuncularproduction #naijanews #totalenergieswafcon2024
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HIGHLIGHTS | Arsenal vs Watford (1-1) | Pre-season friendly
We kicked off our preparations for the 2023/24 season with a 1-1 draw with training ground neighbours Watford at London Colney on Saturday, thanks to a second-half equaliser from Marquinhos. Mikel Arteta named a strong starting XI, consisting of the players who returned to training at the start of the week, before turning to his youth players in the second-half. We had an early chance to take the lead in the behind-closed-doors friendly, but a dangerous cross into the box from Reiss Nelson ended up in the hands of Watford keeper Daniel Bachmann. The visitors responded, pressing high up the pitch, but 17-year-old midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly was positioned well to halt Ken Sema’s burst into the box. Late in the half we had a couple of chances to take the lead. First Eddie Nketiah found himself through on goal, but the striker was denied by a last-gasp challenge from the covering Watford defender. Not long after, a low driven pass from Gabriel through the middle, fell to the feet of Nketiah but his shot was blocked. From the resulting corner, Leandro Trossard’s delivery into the box caused confusion, before it was eventually cleared for a throw in. We were made to pay when Watford broke the deadlock just before the whistle - Ismael Kone on the scoresheet. With building up fitness naturally a key priority, the manager made wholesale changes at the break, with nine players replaced. A much younger side opened the second half with an early opportunity to equalise through Mika Biereth, but the 20-year-old striker’s shot on goal was comfortably dealt with. However we drew level 10 minutes after the restart. Rob Holding started the move, finding Biereth, whose pass freed Amario Cozier-Duberry. The winger’s shot was saved but only pushed into the path of Brazilian forward Marquinhos, who coolly slotted home the rebound. Both teams contested fiercely for the winner, but the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Starting XI: Arthur Okonkwo, Ben White, Gabriel, Rob Holding, Cedric, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, Mauro Bandeira, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah. Subs: James Hillson, Marquinhos, Mika Biereth, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis, Alex Kirk, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Ethan Nwaneri, Ismail Ouland-M’hand, Charles Sagoe Jr, Lino Sousa, Reuell Walters. #arsenal Enjoy match highlights, training and behind the scenes to get closer to the likes of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Vivianne Miedema, Gabriel Jesus, Alex Zinchenko, Leah Williamson, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kim Little, Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale, Beth Mead, Ben White and more. Subscribe to the Official Arsenal YouTube Channel: https://arsn.al/youtube Follow us on Facebook: https://arsn.al/facebook Follow us on Twitter: https://arsn.al/twitter Follow us on Instagram: https://arsn.al/instagram Follow us on TikTok: https://arsn.al/tiktok This is the Official YouTube channel for Arsenal Football Club. For more match action, highlights and training videos, make sure you become a digital member and sign up to Arsenal Player. It's FREE and is the Home of the Game: https://arsn.al/arsenalplayer Arsenal Football Club were formed in 1886 and amassed 13 League titles, 14 FA Cups. Some of their greatest players include: Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Robert Pires, Liam Brady, Patrick Vieira, Cliff Bastin and Charlie George.
BlueGoldNews.com: WVU Mens Basketball James Okonkwo Texas Tech Postgame 3/8/23
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BlueGoldNews.com: WVU Mens Basketball Okonkwo Stevenson Johnson Oklahoma Postgame 2/4/23
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BlueGoldNews.com: WVU Mens Basketball James Okonkwo 1/27/23
West Virginia forward James Okonkwo goes in-depth on his big block against Texas Tech.