Dr Folashade Olukoya, wife of the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has congratulated the Folashade Olukoya Queens on qualifying for the 2026 FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League (WBLA) Finals in Cairo, Egypt.

Olukoya, popularly known as Mommy GO among MFM members, expressed delight at the team’s achievement, praising the players for their hard work, commitment and impressive performances during the qualifying campaign in Monrovia, Liberia.

“Tell the girls that I’m very proud and happy with their wonderful performances. Their hard work, focus and dedication have seen them conquer and will now play with the best in Africa,” she said.

She also urged the players to remain steadfast in their faith, stressing the importance of putting God first in their sporting and personal pursuits.

“Your Director, Bro Godwin Enakhena, told me how God showed up in your journey to becoming champions in the Nigerian league. It shows that if you put God first in all you do in life, He will show up when your strength fails you. In fact, He will renew your strength,” she added.

The Folashade Olukoya Queens qualified with an impressive four wins from five matches (80 per cent winning record) at the qualifying tournament in Monrovia, Liberia. They secured their ticket to Cairo with two matches still to play

The continental finals are scheduled for December 11-20, 2026, in Cairo.

Following the milestone, the players, coaching staff and management unanimously dedicated the achievement to Dr Olukoya, describing her as a pillar of support for the basketball programme.

“This qualification is a direct result of the love, prayers, and constant care showered upon us by Mummy, Dr Folashade Olukoya,” the team said.

“She ensures we lack nothing and that our needs are fully met. Dedicating this ticket to Cairo to her is our way of saying thank you for being an exceptional mother to the entire team.”

With qualification secured, the Folashade Olukoya Queens will now turn their attention to preparations for the WBLA Finals, where they will compete against Africa’s leading women’s basketball clubs for continental honours.

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