Elephant Girls of Nigeria secured the Bronze medal after defeating V-Club of the Demogratic Republic of Congo, 69-93.
The team's coordination was reaffirmed with the least number of turnovers (12) compared to the last two games (34 and 32).

Cecilia Okoye had her best performance in the tournament ending with a double double; 11 points and 10 rebounds.

For top scorers:
#2 Jasmine Nwajei 23p 3r 4a 5s
#8 Nkechi Akashili 15p 3r 1s
#15 Cecilia Okoye 11p 10r 1a 1s 1b
#12 Akaraiwe Nkem 11p 5r 2a 2s
#4 Malaika Green 10p 2a

Two players made the Top 5 of the tournament: Ginette Mfutila and Aisha Mohammed.

Ginette Mfutila was the most consistent athlete in the game with 20.0 in Efficiency and 10.6 Rebounds per game.
Last minute, Jasmine Nwajei made the third position in Points Per Game of 15.6.
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Final standings of the FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women 2018:
1. Ferroviario de Maputo (MOZ)
2. InterClube de Luanda (ANG)
3. Elephant Girls (NGR)
4. AS Vita-Club (COD) 
5. F.A.P (CMR) 
6. C.N.S.S (COD) 
7. K.P.A (KEN) 
8. MB2ALL (MAD) 
9. Equity Bank (KEN) 
10. Lakers (ZIM)
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Team Elephant Girls lost to home team Ferroviario Maputo 59-72.
Seems to what looked at the highest pressure experienced due to home based officiating and crowd support, which overwhelmed the team.
Ten players were featured in this game, and right now we looking forward the third place match tomorrow against V-Club of Democratic Republic of Congo.

At all, at na winch.
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Jasmine Nwajei had a career high 24 points in this game with one rebound, two assists and three steals.
Fans who watched the match online provided by FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women, encouraged the ladies not to give up, but focus on getting the Bronze Medal.

World basketball governing body FIBA, has appointed  Col. Sam Ahmedu (Rtd) and Kingsley Ojeaburu of  Nigeria, as Technical officials for the  2019 FIBA World Cup African  Group “E” Qualifiers, 5th Window, taking place in Luanda, Angola.

According to the appointment letters signed by the Executive Director, FIBA Africa, Ahmedu, who is the President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 and member of the NBBF Board, is   Nigeria’s top most International Technical Official.  He obtained his FIBA Technical Commissioners license in 2001.  He will serve as a Technical Delegate, while Ojeaburu, Nigeria’s most senior active FIBA Referee will join his colleagues to officiate in  the qualifiers that will run from November 30 – December 2, 2018.

11 time African Champions, Angola, will host the 5th window of the Qualifiers for Group “E” featuring Angola, Tunisia, Chad, Cameroon, Egypt and Morocco. The 5th Window for Group “F”, featuring Nigeria, Senegal, Cote D’Ivoire, Central Africa, Mali and Rwanda will take place in February, 2019, with Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire  as the designated host city.  It will be recalled that Nigeria playing in Group “F” was the first country to qualify for the World Cup in China  followed by Tunisia in Group “E”  with a round of competition to spare  in both Groups where there are still 3 more  qualification tickets on offer for the remaining African teams.

The position of Technical Delegate is a new one created by FIBA for the management of all its high level competitions including the World Cup Qualifiers and World Cup. It has the position of Technical Commissioner, Competition Manager and supervisor all rolled into one. Technical Delegates were licensed across the globe after undergoing intensive courses which spanned over a year between 2016 and 2017.

In a message of goodwill, NBBF President, Engineer Musa Kida, stated that the invitation of the two Nigerians officials to this high level competition underscores the confidence reposed our Technical officials by FIBA. While wishing the duo success in their assignments, he reiterated his resolve and that of the NBBF to  continue to organize more training for Nigerian officials to bring them up to speed with their counterparts across the advanced basketball cultures.

​At the Quarter finals of the FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women, team Elephant Girls of Nigeria were given a run for their money before defeating FAP of Cameroon, 66-69.

With a nine-player rotation against 11, the Elephant Girls worked extra hard to crack open the Cameroonian defense.
Like a marathon race, both teams were dragging shoulder to shoulder, up until the last quarter the winning team narrowly got it.

The much needed breakthrough came from Akaraiwe Nkem who made a shot way off beyond the arc. That shot was actually her second attempt at the tournament so far.

Aisha Mohammed was on fire (90% FG) hitting up most points in the game with support from her teammates, especially from Jasmine Nwajei -known for scoring - racked up nine assists.

Semi-final game, the team would match up with the host, Ferroviario Maputo, on Saturday. 18:00 GMT +2

​All the ladies played greatly, but let's take a look at the stats based on points:
19 Aisha Mohammed 23p 7r 2s
12 Akaraiwe Nkem 15p 8r 4s
16 Ginette Mfutila 13p 8r 1a 1s

Team Elephant Girls of Nigeria have their fourth consecutive win to top their group after defeating INSS of Democratic Republic of Congo, 83-45.

The victors cohesion was stronger than ever, and their defense upped, leaving no room for the Congolese team to get their groove.

They move to the the quarter finals on Friday against FAP Basketball of Cameroon.

​Meanwhile, top scorers are;
16 Ginette Mfutila 15p 15r 4a 1s 1b
4 Malaika Green 13p 3r 2a 1s
3 SARAH Ogoke-Ejiogu 12p 2r 2a 1s
8 Nkechi Akashili 11p 2r 1a 1s

​Day 3 FIBA Africa Champions Cup Women
In their third straight victory, the Elephant Girls of Nigeria stampeded Lakers of Zimbabwe, 56-86.

With the full seven D'Tigress players, and other experienced players, there was no stopping the Elephant Girls who have set their mark for the championship cup.

Is it too early to celebrate? Time will tell.

Aisha Mohammed was glad to be part of the fray, showing dominance in the field of play...

​Let's jump right into top scorers of the game:
2. Jasmine Nawjei 20p 3r 1a
19 Aisha Mohammed 14p 7r 2a 2s
4 Malaika Nyree Green 13p 1r 2a 1s
8 Nkechi Akashili 11p 4r 5a 3s
It is worthy of note that 16 Ginette Mfutila Makiese – who was two points away short of another double double – had a 100% accuracy in scoring, eight points and 12 rebounds.

​Elephant Girls second straight victory after winning Kenya Ports Authority, 71-95.
With the full herd present, it was certain at this level, the game would be more favourable. Strength in numbers, although Aisha Mohammed didn't play.
Top performers based on scoring today are:
16 Ginette Mfutila Makiese 21p, 13r, 2a, 1b
8 Nkechi Akashili 17p, 1r, 3a, 2s
4 Malaika Nyree Green 14p, 4r
12 Akaraiwe Nkem 12p, 8r, 5a, 1s
2 Jasmine Nwajei 10p, 3r, 4a

The Elephant Girls of Nigeria make statement defeating MB2ALL of Madagascar, 74-40.
While all, but three players were present, their combination and heat which started off slowly, ended up with a positive result.
Debut players in the team at this tournament; Ifunaya Okoro, Jasmine Nwajei, Malaika Green, Ojoma Ewaoche and Ginette Mfutila Makiese blended in with the support of the rest of the ladies, to boost their confidence in expectation of things to come.
D'Tigress rookie, Jasmine Nwajei led the herd in scoring, nailing 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Ginette Mfutila tabled 13 points and seven rebounds, while Nkechi Akashili 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals; plus Maliaka Green: 12 points, four rebounds and one steal.