Just months after giving birth, 35-year-old Sarah Ogoke proved that motherhood is no barrier to sporting excellence, helping Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinch yet another FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title.
Ogoke, who welcomed her baby in November 2024, was seen breastfeeding her child shortly after the championship win, a powerful image of dedication and sacrifice.
When the national team came calling, she didn’t hesitate. She boarded a flight to Abidjan, laced up her sneakers, and fought alongside her teammates to write another chapter in Nigeria’s basketball history.
Her triumph is more than just an athletic victory. It’s a testament to resilience, patriotism, and the unshakable spirit of motherhood.
“Who says marriage or childbirth should stop you from chasing your dreams?” her story seems to ask.
Sarah Ogoke’s journey is a living reminder that women can excel both on the court and at home, and sometimes, they do both on the same day.