Nigeria has officially named its final roster for the FIBA U19 Women’s basketball World Cup, scheduled to hold in Brno, Czech Republic, from July 12 to 20, www.aclsports.com reports.
The team, comprising 12 of the country’s most promising young talents, departed Abuja earlier this week after an intensive training camp at the MKO Abiola Stadium. They will kick off their campaign against China on July 12, in what promises to be a high-stakes opening fixture.
The team will be led by Head Coach Faustina Akhere Juliana, with support from Associate Head Coach Atonye Nyingifa and Assistant Coach Usuwa Chinedu Stone.
Among the standout names on the roster is Toby Nweke, a ball-handling guard known for her court vision and composure in transition. Francisca Chukwu, currently playing in Italy’s Serie A2 with Treviso, adds interior strength and toughness in the forward position. Meanwhile, Momoluwa Tewogbade has emerged as a promising young talent, her selection reflects confidence in her potential to contribute across multiple phases of the game.
With a blend of size, speed, and skill, the team will be looking to showcase the rising standard of Nigeria’s youth basketball on the world stage.
As anticipation builds, fans will be watching closely to see how this next generation of Nigerian stars performs against elite global competition.
