The Nigeria Basketball Federation has released a 20-player provisional roster ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament set to hold in the Ivory Coast this summer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The provisional list includes the core of the side that won the last Afrobasket tournament in Kigali, Rwanda in 2023 plus a mixture of emerging talents.
Headlining the squad are experienced veterans Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara, plus there is a spot for star girl and Besiktas ace Amy Okonkwo. Nicole Enabosi and Lauren Ebo are also included, while Victoria Macaulay makes a long-awaited return to the national team set-up.
Meanwhile, Solape Amusan earns only a second call-up while Grace Efosa has been given a maiden invite by Wakama. Defensive stalwarts in Pallas Kunaiyi and Murjanatu Musa are ever features on the list, as well as Elizabeth Balogun, Ifunaya Okoro, Olawuyi Adenike, Christabel Ezumah, Vera Ojenuwa, Izoje Uche, Gift Uchenna, Ugonne Onyiah, Blessing Ejiofor and Abiodun Damilola Yusuf.
The coach Rena Wakama-led side are the reigning holders of the continental competition and will be looking to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive title when the team touches down in the Francophone nation.
