Elephant Girls
Champions Elephant Girls on course for record-extending 10th league title
NWPBL Champions First Bank BC have punched their ticket for the National Final 8 as they continue their chase for a record-extending 10th title.
Winning MVP honors isn’t a big priority anymore for D’Tigress and Elephant Girls point Guard Nkechi Akashili.
Erinfolami reveals Elephant Girls biggest challenge, but it’s not on the court
Newly appointed First Bank Basketball Club Head Coach Lateef Erinfolami is dreaming big with the champions after he took charge of his first practice session with the team.
The former Kwara Falcons coach returned to women’s basketball where he enjoyed a successful spell but says his current role offers a bigger platform to himself and players.
‘They are a team I’ve always wanted to work with because they have the resources; they’re a champion team and they offer a platform beyond the local scene.
‘I work hard; if anything espouses 100 percent, I am in that category and I’d love the opportunity to show I have the ability I can do well on the continent and world levels with this platform.
BREAKING! Peter Ahmedu leaves Elephant Girls, Erinfolami takes the reins
Nigeria Women’s Basketball League champions First Bank have parted ways with Peter Ahmedu and Chris Okoh ahead of the 2019 season.
The nine-time league champions won their latest installment last season with Ahmedu, who also served led the team to a bronze medal spot at the FIBA Africa Women’s Champions Club.
Meanwhile, the Club’s management have appointed former Deep Waters Coach Lateef Erinfolami. He took charge of the team’s practice session on Wednesday at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.