The Nigeria Basketball Federation has extended love to Nigeria international siblings Mfon and Ime Udoka on the death of their mother in Portland, Oregon, USA. The NBBF conveyed their sympathy through a letter sent to the pair and made available to THE PUNCH.
The letter signed by the federation president Mr. Tijjani Umar reads in part, “The Federation and the Nigeria basketball community have just received with sadness the news of the passing away of your beloved mother. We sincerely condole with you and your family during this difficult time and pray for the repose of her soul.
“We wish to use this moment to reflect on the very good job she has done raising you to be responsible and successful people in your chosen careers and join hands to pray that God rewards her eternally.”
Mfon, who retired last year as Nigeria’s captain ,won two African cups with Nigeria. The forward played in the American WNBA and made the FIBA All-star team at the Athens 2004 Olympics. She also won two African club cups with First Bank.
Ime, the younger of the two has featured in two African Nations Cup competitions for Nigeria and Japan 2006 World Championship. He recently signed for New Jersey Nets in the NBA after featuring for San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trailblazers and Sacramento Kings.
The Udokas are the only siblings to have played in the WNBA and NBA in the same season.
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NBBF condoles with Mfon, Ime Udoka