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MFM close in on Cairo ticket at FIBA qualifiers

MFM close in on Cairo ticket at FIBA qualifiers
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MFM, nicknamed the Folashade Olukoya Queens, won all four quarters and the game by 31 points. They opened up a 20-11 lead in the first quarter with a disciplined half-court offence, then tightened their defence to restrict Flames to eight points in the second quarter and seven in the third.
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  • ✦Captain, Ukamaka Okoh, led the way with a team-high 13 points, two rebounds and one assist.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:The Thursday night game at the Samuel Doe Stadium was their second win in as many matches at the 2026 Zone 3 qualifiers.2026:The final tournament in Cairo runs from December 11 to 20, 2026.
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  • ✦MFM, nicknamed the Folashade Olukoya Queens, won all four quarters and the game by 31 points.
  • ✦They opened up a 20-11 lead in the first quarter with a disciplined half-court offence, then tightened their defence to restrict Flames to eight points in the second quarter and seven in the third.
  • ✦Captain, Ukamaka Okoh, led the way with a team-high 13 points, two rebounds and one assist.
Key Facts:Thursday: The Thursday night game at the Samuel Doe Stadium was their second win in as many matches at the 2026 Zone 3 qualifiers.2026: The final tournament in Cairo runs from December 11 to 20, 2026.
Editorial Excerpt

Nigerian champions, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Women Basketball Club, moved closer to a place at the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League final tournament in Cairo with a 77-46 win over hosts, Flames Female Basketball Club, in Monrovia, Liberia.

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MFM, nicknamed the Folashade Olukoya Queens, won all four quarters and the game by 31 points.

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The Thursday night game at the Samuel Doe Stadium was their second win in as many matches at the 2026 Zone 3 qualifiers.

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