Sarah Chikaodinaka "Cheeks" Ogoke is a member of the Nigerian female national basketball team called D'Tigress. She is a 4-time Afrobasket champion with D'Tigress, winning the title in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. She also played at the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
Sarah has played for Southern Polytechnic State University and the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos (the best female basketball club in Nigeria and one of the best in Africa), Deepwater Basketball Club (also in Nigeria), Celta Vigo in Spain, Primeiro Agosto in Angola and Ferroviário of Mozambique with whom she won the FIBA African Women's Champions Cup in 2019.
Sarah Ogoke was born in New York in 1990. Her father, Bentley Ogoke, is a medical doctor and her mother Edith Okure-Ogoke is a nurse. She is following in her parents' footsteps and she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from the Southern Polytechnic State University, Mariett, Georgia. She is studying at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine to become a podiatrician (foot/ankle doctor).
She divides her time between Nigeria, the United States and Mozambique. She has worked as a volunteer clinician at the JonBon Hospital in Imo State and has been involved in many training camps for youth in many parts of Nigeria.
Nigeria's women's national basketball team captain, Sarah Ogoke, has gotten her first job as a medical doctor after graduating from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. The D'Tigress captain got the job just a few weeks after her father died of cancer.
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Congratulations Sarah!!! @Proliife7
Meet your new doctor at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York!
Two future Barcelona teammates up against each other.
Asisat Oshoala (Barcelona 2019-2024) scored and provided an assist for Liverpool and Toni Duggan (Barcelona 2017-2019) made an attempt for Manchester City.
The first goal was a trademark Asisat Oshoala steal. She always harasses and bullies defenders and forces them to make mistakes. She's also very quick to pounce on any weak backpasses.
The second goal was thanks to Danielle van de Donk, but it hit Oshoala's knee before going in.
Trending Video: Peter Obi Joins Hundreds of Muslims for Iftar at Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya
●Hundreds of Muslims were pleasantly surprised when Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election, visited the Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya, Nasarawa state
●He graciously participated in the iftar meal, sharing the moment with Muslim worshippers
●A viral video captured him dining alongside the congregation, even sharing a meal with a young boy who fed him
In the spirit of the Ramadan season, the Labour Party bannerman in the 2023 presidential polls, Peter Obi, joined other Muslims at the Central Mosque in Maraba-Nyanya, Nasarawa state, to perform the Iftar. The Iftar marks the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during Ramadan, signalled by the call to prayer for Maghrib.
It's their second meal of the day during this month-long fast, following the pre-dawn meal of suhur, and it concludes the daily fast, observed from sunrise to sunset.
In a viral video sighted by Legit.ng, the former Anambra state governor sat amongst Muslims as he ate with them to perform the Iftar. Obi was seen eating from a black plastic food pack and feeding a young boy sitting close to him inside the Central Mosque.
The Mosque was filled to the brim as many Muslim worshippers stood and watched Obi in amazement as he dined with the little boy under the spotlight of lights and cameras.
Yesterday, I was opportuned to perform a sacred duty in line with the Ramadan season. I had the honour of travelling to Lafia in Nasarawa state, where I had the privilege of meeting with the Emir of Lafia, Honorable Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad JSC Rtd, a very revered, leader and also extended my courtesy to Governor Abdullahi Sule. This visit was more than a mere formality, it was a genuine expression of my deep respect and unwavering solidarity with the community.
The primary purpose of my visit was twofold: to immerse myself in learning about the experiences of our people, particularly during this special time of Ramadan, and to provide support to those facing hardships during these challenging times.
As part of my nationwide initiative to assist those in need, my visit to Lafia allowed me to offer aid to approximately 100 individuals and address a critical societal need by installing a borehole.
Thereafter my team and I had the opportunity of feeding and breaking the Ramadan fast of the day with around 1000 individuals at the Maraba-Nyanya International Market Central Mosque, symbolizing unity and cooperation during this auspicious season.
These visits are invaluable opportunities for me to gain insight into the realities faced by our people, many of whom are enduring monumental hardships at this very moment, and also to demonstrate the need for leaders to show responsibility and empathy for the people around them.
Leadership in our new nation must meet the people in their places of real need and experiences. -PO
Ghana set up epic clash with Nigeria in African Games women's final
Hosts Ghana and arch-rivals Nigeria emerged victorious In a thrilling set of women's semi-final clashes at the 13th edition of the African Games on Monday, setting the stage for an epic showdown in Thursday's football final.
The women's football competition last four matches witnessed intense battles as teams vied for a spot in the final thus eyeing the gold medal
The headline clash of the day was undoubtedly the semi-final showdown between Ghana and Senegal and the stakes were high but the home side triumphed 3-1.
Ghana, buoyed by home support, started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through Tracy Twum.
The early goal set the tone for Ghana's dominance in the first half, and they doubled their lead just before the break with a goal from Ophelia Amponsah in the 45th minute.
Senegal, however, refused to go down without a fight and pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute through Kande.
The goal injected new life into the game as Senegal pushed for an equalizer. But Ghana remained resolute, and Amponsah secured her brace in the 55th minute to restore Ghana's two-goal advantage.
Despite Senegal's best efforts, Ghana held on to claim a hard-fought 3-1 victory and book their place in the final.
In the other semi-final clash, Nigeria faced off against Uganda in a tightly contested affair. Both teams were evenly matched, with neither willing to concede ground
The game remained deadlocked for much of the match until Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 74th minute through Judith Adaobi Okah.
With the clock ticking down, Chiamaka Okuchukwu sealed Nigeria's victory with a late goal in the 89th minute, securing a 2-0 win for the West African powerhouse.
With these results, Ghana and Nigeria set up a mouthwatering final clash, renewing their age-old rivalry on the football pitch.
The final promises to be a fiery encounter as both teams vie for gold medal glory.
Meanwhile, Uganda will face Senegal in the bronze medal match in the first match on Thursday at 5pm local time, aiming to salvage a podium finish in the tournament.
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