Dr Olukoya-backed MFM rules Nigerian women’s basketball
MFM Women’s Basketball Club have strengthened their grip on Nigerian women’s basketball, combining another league triumph with a remarkable collection of individual honours that underlined the depth and quality of the Lagos-based side. The victory over First Bank in the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final 8 gave MFM another national championship, but the club […]
MFM Women’s Basketball Club has secured another national championship in the Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, bolstering their status as a dominant force in Nigerian women’s basketball. The victory over First Bank in the league final not only added to their three titles in four years but also brought a host of individual accolades to the Lagos-based side.
Idubamo Pius emerged as the Most Valuable Player, contributing 19 points in the championship game, while her teammate Wandoo Hembam won the Best Three-Point Shooter award. Together, they were named in the tournament’s best five, highlighting the depth and quality of the MFM squad. The club’s success is attributed not only to individual brilliance but also to the unwavering support from their General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, who have provided the confidence and encouragement needed for the players to thrive.
With their unbeaten record and a team of All-Star players, MFM now looks set to represent Nigeria in the upcoming FIBA Africa Zone 3 qualifiers for the 2026 Africa Women’s Basketball League.
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