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D’Tigress whip Puerto Rico in friendly ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Nigeria’s senior national women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Friday in Kortrijk, Belgium defeated Puerto Rico 89-63 points in a friendly match.
The friendly match played at the Lange Munte arena was lined up by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) to prepare the team for the Olympic Games.
The team which arrived in Belgium from Las Vegas in the U.S. earlier in the week showed their intention early in the game as they raced to a 13-9 lead in the first quarter.
They dominated all through 17-13, 31-16, 24-19, 17-15 to start their friendly match series on a winning note.
Amy Okonkwo who recently had a training camp stint with Dallas Wings contributed 14 points and six rebounds, with a 50 percent field goal percentage.
Fifteen minutes were all 23-year-old Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpannah needed as she dropped 14 points and three rebounds on an evening when she made five out of seven attempted shots.
Adaora Elonu dropped 14 points and 2 steals as the team closed out the game in an emphatic fashion.
With all the players in camp, except Victoria Macaulay who watched from the bench, all getting good playing time, it was a dominant performance for D’Tigress.
All the players got at least two points.
Atonye Nyingifa had 10 points, three rebounds and two assists, while Promise Amukamara scored eight points and five steals.
The team continue their preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on Saturday with a game against world number eight Serbia at the same venue.(NAN)
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The tournament will take place from November 9 to November 23, as announced on CAF’s official website.
Morocco previously hosted the last edition of this prestigious competition. Among the eight teams competing this year is Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens. The current title holders are Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.
The tournament offers significant financial incentives, with winners receiving $400,000 and runners-up taking home $250,000.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks after scoring three times in a dominant 6-0 victory against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
In addition to his goals, the 37-year-old forward also provided two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. With this win, Argentina solidifies its position in the South American qualifiers, currently leading the table three points ahead of second-placed Colombia and six points clear of their arch-rivals Brazil.
On the same evening, Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League but was held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving the superstar visibly upset post-match.
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly planning a January transfer move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. After spending last season on loan at Brighton in the Premier League, Fati, now 21, returned to Barcelona but has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick.
Once considered a potential successor to Lionel Messi, Fati’s limited opportunities at Barça have fueled speculation about a possible departure. According to *AS*, Mourinho is keen to bring the Spain international to the Turkish league, offering him the chance for regular football at Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce’s sporting director, Mario Branco, is expected to initiate discussions with Fati’s representatives soon, confident that the promise of consistent playing time will help secure the forward’s move.
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