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WBLA Zone 3 Qualifiers: MFM Queens thrash Liberia's Flames to record second win

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Women Basketball Club continued their impressive run at the 2026 FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League Zone 3 Qualifiers with a commanding 77–46 victory over Liberia’s Flames Female Basketball Club in Monrovia on Thursday night.

The Nigerian champions delivered a dominant performance at the Samuel Doe Stadium, winning all four quarters to secure a 31-point victory and strengthen their push for a place in the main tournament.

The Folashade Olukoya Queens set the pace early, executing their half-court offence effectively to establish a 20–11 lead in the opening quarter.

The three-time Nigerian league champions tightened their defence in the second and third quarters, restricting the hosts to just eight and seven points respectively, while maintaining control of the contest.

Although Flames Female found some attacking rhythm in the final quarter, scoring 20 points, MFM responded with 25 to complete the 77–46 victory.

Captain Ukamaka Okoh led the Nigerian side with 13 points, two rebounds and one assist, while veteran forward Regina Iornumbe contributed 10 points and a team-high six steals.

Marvis Hembam added nine points and nine assists, while Dalphne Olugbagho and Yakhira Buzugbe chipped in with seven points each.

The victory takes MFM to two wins from two games following their 59–36 triumph over Nigerian rivals First Bank Basketball Club in their opening fixture.

The Queens, who won the Nigerian league unbeaten, will now look to maintain their momentum as they pursue qualification for the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League final tournament, scheduled to hold in Cairo, Egypt, from December 11 to 20, 2026.