Archives Tag: Nneka Ogwumike

SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nigerian and Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA forward, Nneka Ogwumike, has emerged as the recipient of the 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award. Winning the 2021 edition of the award meant the Nigerian became the first person that has won the prize for the third consecutive time. Read more about Sports The Los Angeles … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Nneka Ogwumike Wins The 2021 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  Nnemkadi Chinwe Victoria “Nneka” Ogwumike is undoubtedly one of the greatest Nigerian basketball players in history. The eldest of the Ogwumike sisters (basketball trio), Nneka was born in Tomball, Texas, USA, on July 2nd, 1990. Read more about Sports Her talent would show at an early age as she had to choose Stanford University … Continue reading Women In Sports: Nneka Ogwumike

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

  The duo of former WNBA MVP, Nneka Ogwumike, and Elizabeth Olatayo Williams, have been declared ineligible to represent Nigeria by the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA). Read more about Sports Both players were informed by the ruling basketball body of their ineligibility to play for Nigeria owing to “substantial involvement’’ with the United … Continue reading Tokyo 2020: FIBA Disqualifies Nneka Ogwumike And Elizabeth Williams From Representing Nigeria

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April 19, 2022

  Following coach Otis Hugely’s release of a 15-woman provisional list for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Ogwumike sisters have found themselves on the brink of history as the trio were all included in the squad expected to be trimmed down to 12 before hostilities commence. Read more about Sports 2012 WNBA number one overall … Continue reading Tokyo 2020 Update: The Ogwumike Sisters On The Brink Of History

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