100 WNBL games beckon for Sowah

It’s been a massive few weeks for Miela Sowah, and it’s set to continue this weekend in Canberra.

Fresh off helping the Golden State Valkyries to their maiden WNBA title, the Townsville Fire star will bring up her 100th WNBL game on Sunday when she takes the court against the UC Capitals at the AIS Arena.

“I didn’t even realise it’s been 100. That’s amazing. Insane,” Sowah said.

The milestone will also be her first game of WNBL27, as she sets her sights on helping Townsville go back-to-back.

“Eyes onto the next thing now [after the WNBA title],” she said.

“I’m trying to run it back with Townsville for another championship.

“That’s what sport’s like. You celebrate one, and then you move on to the next.”

Born in Brisbane, the 26-year-old came through the Moreton Bay College and Logan Thunder ranks in Queensland before signing with Townsville as a development player in WNBL18.

In her rookie season, Sowah (née Goodchild) played two games and helped the Fire win the 2017-18 title.

The following year, the guard headed to the United States on a scholarship to Duke University.

Across four seasons with the Blue Devils, she started 51 of her 93 games, averaging 8.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists, and was named to the 2019 ACC All-Freshman Team.

She also earned ACC All-Academic Team honours in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2021-22, and made the ACC Honor Roll in 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21.

On returning to Australia, Sowah signed with the Melbourne Boomers for the WNBL23 Season.

That was followed by two seasons with the Lynx, where she flourished, lifting her scoring from 6.1 points per game in Melbourne to 15 in Perth.

She then returned to Queensland and the Fire, helping Townsville win their fifth championship.

Along the way, Sowah helped the Opals win the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in China and represented Australia at the 2026 World Cup in Berlin.

The two-time All-WNBL Team selection also signed with the Valkyries as a development player.

Fire coach Shannon Seebohm knows that experience will help Sowah and Townsville, who are 4-2 after four rounds.

“Miela’s [goals were] definitely to be part of the Opals, win a championship and then hopefully make the WNBA,” Seebohm said.

“It’s amazing to see that she’s been able to tick those boxes and then, obviously, to be part of a program like the Valkyries that, to be honest, is kind of like a Townsville Fire-type program.

“I’m sure she’s learned a lot. I know, talking to her, she’s put a lot of work into her game and her skills.

“I’m excited to see some of that and what that looks like when she comes back into our program.

“I know the girls are really excited to have her back as well.”

Sunday’s Round 5 clash between Canberra and Townsville tips off at 3pm AEDT, live on 9Go! and ESPN via Disney+.