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16-Year-Old Oluwakemi Adegbuyi: From NWFL Player of the Season to WAFU-B Player of the Tournament
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, 16, is rapidly becoming one of Nigeria’s most exciting young footballers. After winning the 2025/26 NWFL Player of the Season award, she has now been named WAFU-B Player of the Tournament after helping Edo Queens qualify for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. Her next challenge is the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Edo Queens are WAFU-B champions again — and Nigeria is back at the CAF Women’s Champions League
Edo Queens are WAFU-B champions again after defeating Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4–1 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the 2026 final. The Nigerian champions have qualified for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi named Player of the Tournament and Doosuur Anastasia Atume winning the Golden Boot.
D’Tigress Face Defining France Test After Hungary Defeat
Nigeria’s D’Tigress face a crucial FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup clash against France after their defeat to Hungary exposed struggles with three-point shooting, turnovers, free throws, scoring and defensive consistency.
Wakama Calls for Better Starts as D’Tigress Continue to Find Their Rhythm
D’Tigress head coach Rena Wakama has challenged her players to start games with greater intensity after Nigeria’s opening two matches at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Nigeria D'Tigress Took 14 More Shots Than Hungary But Still Lost 71–67 at FIBA Women’s World Cup
Nigeria D’Tigress lost 71–67 to Hungary at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup despite attempting 14 more field goals. Nigeria shot 35% from the field, missed 11 free throws and were outrebounded 48–31 as Hungary held on for the win.
Nigeria D’Tigress’ Late Fightback Falls Short Against Hungary
D’Tigress mounted a late fourth-quarter rally against Hungary but could not complete the comeback, losing 71–67 in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
D’Tigress vs Hungary: How Wakama’s Side Look to Respond to Opening Day Defeat
D’Tigress return to action against Hungary looking for their first World Cup win, with Rena Wakama’s side needing to cut down on turnovers, control the paint, and contain Dorka Juhász.
Ajayi Caps Breakthrough Season with Diamond League Final Bronze in Brussels
Kayinsola Ajayi capped a breakthrough 2026 Diamond League campaign with a bronze medal in the men’s 100m final, clocking 9.97 seconds in Brussels.
"D’Tigress Have No Ceiling", Okonkwo Insists Despite World Cup Opening Day Defeat
Amy Okonkwo remains confident in D’Tigress’ potential despite their 99–81 World Cup opener defeat to South Korea, insisting the team has “no ceiling” after their historic 2024 Olympic run.
Nigeria D’Tigress Lose 99-81 to South Korea in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s D’Tigress opened their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign with an 81–99 loss to South Korea in Berlin. Amy Okonkwo led Nigeria with 22 points, while Jihyun Park scored 27 for Korea as three-point shooting proved decisive.
D’Tigress Suffer Costly Double-Digit Defeat to South Korea in World Cup Opener
D’Tigress suffered a double-digit defeat to South Korea in their FIBA Women’s World Cup opener, with 23 turnovers proving costly in the damaging loss.
NIGERIA GOLDEN EAGLETS DRAWN IN GROUP B FOR WAFU B U17 CHAMPIONSHIP, EYES ON AFCON TICKET
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger for the WAFU B U17 Championship, with qualification for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations firmly in sight.