Nigeria’s MFM Girls Remain Unbeaten at FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Women Basketball Club put on a basketball clinic in Monrovia on Thursday night at the Samuel Doe Stadium, dismantling the hosts team, Flames
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Women Basketball Club showcased their prowess in a dominating 77-46 victory over Flames Female Basketball Club in the 2026 FIBA Africa Women's Basketball League Zone 3 Qualifiers. Held at the Samuel Doe Stadium in Monrovia, the Nigerian champions maintained control throughout all four quarters, securing a 31-point margin of victory.
Early in the first quarter, Queens, the team's nickname, asserted their dominance with a 20-11 lead through precise half-court offense. MFM's defensive intensity intensified in the middle quarters, holding Flames to a mere 8 and 7 points in the subsequent quarters, effectively ending their chances of a comeback even before the final period.
Despite Flames showing offensive spirit late in the fourth quarter with 20 points, MFM responded with their own 25 points, sealing the 77-46 win. The team's success is attributed to captain Ukamaka Okoh's impressive performance with 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, veteran forward Regina Iornumbe's 10 points and 6 steals, and Marvis Hembam's 9 points and 9 assists. Dalphne Olugbagho and Yakhira Buzugbe each contributed 7 points.
This victory marks the second win in two matches for MFM, following their 59-36 triumph over Nigerian rivals First Bank basketball club. The team aims to secure a spot in the FIBA Africa Women's Basketball League final tournament, set to take place from December 11-20, 2026, in Cairo.
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