The emergence of Nigerian Basketball as a global powerhouse
BOITUMELO RANTAO “WHO doesn’t want to go to the Olympics? “asks Nigeria’s star and power forward Evelyn Akhator. The common answer rolls effortlessly off the tongue for most but means so much more to an athlete looking to achieve their life’s goal. Nothing less could be said of the Nigerian Women’s basketball team. A positive atmosphere radiates around the team searching for their second Olympic bid in Tokyo. The team’s first Olympic experience came in Athens in 2004 finishing in 11th. After missing the last three Olympics games, they are looking to make an impact following back-to-back triumphs in the…