Nigeria’s D’Tigress cemented their dominance in African women’s basketball by securing a historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title on Sunday in Abidjan, defeating Mali 78–64 in the final.
The tournament’s standout performer, Amy Okonkwo, was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the second straight edition after a stellar 19-point, nine-rebound, and three-assist display in the championship game.
While no official Best Coach award was given, Nigeria’s Rena Wakama received widespread acclaim for her leadership in guiding the team to another gold medal.
2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Award Winners:
- MVP: Amy Okonkwo (Nigeria)
- All-Tournament Team (All-Star Five):
- Amy Okonkwo (Nigeria)
- Cierra Dillard (Senegal)
- Delicia Washington (South Sudan)
- Jane Asinde (Uganda)
- Sika Koné (Mali)
- Top Scorer: Delicia Washington (South Sudan)
- Best Three-Point Shooter: Jessica Thomas (Cameroon)
- Best Rebounder: Maria Teresa Gakdeng (South Sudan)
Nigeria’s latest triumph further solidifies their status as the powerhouse of African women’s basketball, with Okonkwo leading a new generation of stars to glory.
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