Ezinne Kalu
American-born and Nigerian basketball player
Ezinne Kalu (born 26 June 1992) is a Nigerian-American basketball player for Landerneau Bretagne Basket and the Nigerian national team.[1] In the 2017, 2019 and 2021 Afrobasket events, she represented D'Tigress, Africa's highest-ranked side and won three straight championship for them.[2] She was named 2019 Women's Afrobasket Most Valuable Player (MVP).[3]
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- I am still in shock but I do know how hard we all worked to secure this title. Although I’m so grateful to have been awarded team MVP, it was a collective effort and every time I step out on that court with my team members, I am filled with gratitude that I get to do what I love every single day
- To become apart of an amazing brand like AFA Sports is such a huge blessing. I’ve always looked up to athletes specifically women who had broken barriers representing brands that promote athletes to look and perform at their best. AFA Sports is a brand that does just that
- Consistency and work ethic has always been my core values when it comes to the game of basketball; Especially since the goal is to continue playing at the next level. Being a member of the AFA Sports team would motivate me to do that. I’m extremely excited to be a part of something amazing. I am looking forward to what’s in store.
- Ezinne Kalu becomes AFA Sports’ Ambassador as “D’Tigress” celebrates Victory Against Host Team, Senegal BellaNaija, 27 August 2019 by BellaNaija.com
References edit
- ↑ FIBA profile
- ↑ Nigeria basketball star to miss World Cup qualifiers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ Basketball: Injury rules Kalu out for six months". Punch Newspapers. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
External Links edit
Ezinne Kalu at FIBA
