Nkem Akaraiwe
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D’Tigress 3×3 star Nkem Akaraiwe says they aren’t writing off any opponent despite a perfect start of back to back wins in the African Beach Games.
There’s always a story behind the rise of every super star; the inner battles and the curve balls life throws at them, often forges Stronger Minds and the Winning Mentality.
Nigeria Women’s Basketball League veteran and 2018 MVP Nkem Akaraiwe has advocated for more games and publicity for the Women’s league.
D’Tigress Center Nkem Akaraiwe has described her to move to Morocco’s FUS Rabat was for new experience the opportunity to stay active in the off season.
Akaraiwe who won the Nigeria Premier Women’s basketball league last season and finished as MVP, completed a short term deal with the Moroccan club in March.
In a chat with brila.net the three times Nigerian league champion said ‘it’s about taken a chance and grabbing one of many opportunities I’ve had in these past few years.
‘Obviously, I’ve played in competitions at various levels, but this here is something new.
It affords me the chance to learn about a new culture and the basketball culture in Morocco and help myself stay competitively active during this off season,’ she explained.
Nigeria Women’s basketball best post player and 2018 MVP Nkem Akaraiwe says she’s not out to prove anything and is simply enjoying the game.