D’Tigress Set to Roar: Nigeria Names Preliminary Squad for 2025 Women’s Afrobasket
As Nigeria gets ready to defend its crown at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released a provisional squad for the senior women’s national team, D’Tigress.
The reigning champions will begin preparations with a training camp that includes structured sessions and their exciting “Homecoming Games” – exhibition matches that will not only celebrate the team’s past success but also help coaches decide who makes the final list.
The NBBF says it is committed to building the strongest possible team to retain the continental title and bring glory back to Nigeria.
Here is the full preliminary squad:
Guards:
Precious Amukamara (PG), Ezinne Kalu (PG), Ifunaya Okoro (CG – PG/SG)
Shooting Guards/Forwards:
Elizabeth Balogun (SG/SF), Grace Efosa (SG/SF), Solape Amusan (SG/SF),
Abiodun Damilola Yusuf (SG/SF), Adenike Olawuyi Olayemi (SF)
Forwards/Power Forwards:
Amy Okonkwo (SF/PF), Nicole Enabosi (SF/PF), Pallas Kunayi (PF),
Murjanatu Musa (PF), Gift Uchenna (PF)
Power Forwards/Centres:
Victoria Macaulay (PF/C), Christabel Ezumah (PF/C), Izoje Uche (PF/C)
Centres:
Lauren Ebo, Ugonne Onyiah, Vera Ojenuwa, Blessing Ejiofor
With strong talents and experienced players in the mix, the battle for places in the final team is expected to be tough. D’Tigress are aiming to defend their title and continue their dominance in African women’s basketball.
