The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the preliminary 20-player roster for the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship, scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Announced on June 25, 2025, the squad features a mix of seasoned internationals and rising talents, as Nigeria prepares to defend its continental crown and continue its dominance in African women’s basketball.
Notable Names on the Roster:
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Promise Amukamara and Ezinne Kalu headline the guard rotation with their experience and leadership.
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Elizabeth Balogun, Amy Okonkwo, and Nicole Enabosi return to bolster the wings and frontcourt.
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Victoria Macaulay, Christabel O. Ezumah, and Lauren Ebo add strength and depth in the paint.
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Exciting prospects like Pallas Kunayi, Ugochi Onyiah, and Solape Amusan bring energy and versatility.
The team is stacked across all positions:
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Point Guards (PG): Promise Amukamara, Ezinne Kalu
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Combo/Scoring Guards (CG/SG): Ifunaya Okoro, Elizabeth Balogun, Grace Efosa
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Forwards & Wings: Adenike Olayemi, Amy Okonkwo, Abiodun Yusuf, Solape Amusan
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Centers & Power Forwards: Gift Uchenna, Blessing Ejiofor, Lauren Ebo, Victoria Macaulay
What’s Next:
The final roster will be trimmed ahead of the tournament tip-off, as the NBBF Technical Committee continues preparations for what is expected to be a highly competitive AfroBasket edition.
D’Tigress are aiming for their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, having last won the tournament in 2023. The upcoming championship in Abidjan promises to be a fierce battleground as Nigeria seeks to maintain its status as the top women’s basketball nation in Africa.