Liz Cambage

2022 - 5 - 8

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Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian ... (ABC News)

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before the Tokyo Olympics, ...

I'm supported, I'm protected on a level that the Opals or the Australian team never gave to me". But, yeah, I can hold my head up high." O'Hea also backed allegations about an incident in a training game for the Opals against Nigeria prior to the last Olympics, where it was suggested that Cambage had told Nigerian players to "go back to your Third World country".

Liz Cambage told Nigerian rivals to 'go back to your third world ... (PerthNow)

Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the specifics of an ugly pre-Olympic incident against Nigeria that led to Opals star Liz Cambage leaving the national set-up.

It comes after Cambage, who has a Nigerian father and now plays for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, told the ABC: “I’m living my best life. “My heart lies with those who want to protect me and those who want me to be the best I can be, and I never felt that at the Opals at all. “There’s so many great role models ... I want the media to focus on those who want to play for the Opals and represent Australia.” “That is her reality and the listeners can believe what they want to believe. I’m supported, I’m protected on a level that the Opals or the Australian team never gave to me”. Speaking on the ABC’s Offsiders, retired Opals great O’Hea confirmed host Kelli Underwood’s claim that Cambage “turned to them (Nigerian players) and said ‘go back to your third world country’,” and that they hadn’t spoken since.

Cambage's alleged racist jab to spark brawl, and why she won't play ... (Fox Sports)

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea has lifted the lid on Liz Cambage's controversial Olympics withdrawal last year, alleging the WNBA star racially vilified ...

But I can hold my head up high.” The highly publicised moment contributed to Cambage walking away from the national team, whom she has not had any contact with since. “My heart lies with those who want to protect me and those who want me to be the best I can be, and I never felt that in the Opals at all.” “I think that is her reality, and I think the listeners and watchers out there can believe who they want to believe. “I can hold my head up high and say that I always loved her, always cared for her, always supported her, always had her back,” O’Hea said. “We have sacrificed a lot to try and keep her in the program and she doesn’t want to be here anymore.

'Go back to your Third World country': Former Opal confirms ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Australian basketball star Liz Cambage told the Nigerian women's basketball team to “go back to your Third World ...

“I think that is her reality and I think listeners and watchers out there can believe who they want to believe.” “There are so many great role models who play basketball that young boys and girls can look up to. Cambage’s conduct against Nigeria was reprimanded by Basketball Australia last year, but what exactly occurred during the altercation had not been publicly disclosed.

Former captain Jenna O'Hea confirms details behind Liz Cambage ... (Sporting News AU)

Liz Cambage's falling out with the Australian Opals has been well-documented, and now her former captain Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the details that led to ...

"My heart lies with those who want to protect me and those who want me to be the best I can be. "I think that is her reality and I think the listeners and watchers out there can believe who they want to believe." "No (she won't play for the Opals again). I can hold my head up high and say that I always loved her, always cared for her, always supported her and always had her back.

Former Opals captain alleges Liz Cambage made racist comment to ... (The Guardian)

Jenna O'Hea has claimed unconfirmed allegations the star told her Nigerian rivals to 'go back to your third-world country' are true.

O’Hea did say the Sparks appeared a good fit for Cambage. “She’s always wanted to be in LA,” she said. “With the right preparation we can do really well. We’ve sacrificed a lot to try and keep her in the program. That’s her choice and we need to move on without her.” That is her reality and the listeners and watchers out there can believe who they want to believe. I’m protected on a level that the Opals or the Australian team never gave to me.

Australia's Jenna O'Hea confirms reason for Liz Cambage rift (Just Women's Sports)

Former Australian national team captain Jenna O'Hea spoke on Saturday with Offsiders, revealing what happened between Liz Cambage and the Opals.

Cambage later said that the Olympic break saved her season. “I think that there are just so many wonderfully talented basketballers in Australia. We’ve got so many playing over in the WNBA at the moment, there’s plenty here in Australia as well. In November, Basketball Australia issued her a formal reprimand after conducting an investigation into the incident. Former Australian national team basketball captain Jenna O’Hea sat down for a tell-all interview with Offsiders on Saturday, shedding light on the Opals’ perspective of Liz Cambage’s controversial exit from the team last summer. The exchange led to an on-court brawl and a messy aftermath. Following the incident, Cambage announced her withdrawal from the Olympic roster.