Nigeria’s D’Tigress Rule Africa Again as Amy Okonkwo Wins MVP at 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has once again proven its dominance in African basketball by clinching its fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. The tournament wrapped up on Sunday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria capped it off with a commanding 78–64 win over Mali in the final.

The star of the night was Amy Okonkwo, who delivered a near double-double performance with 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in the final game. Her efforts earned her the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award — making it the second straight tournament where she has claimed the honor.

While there was no official "Best Coach" award, fans and analysts alike praised Coach Rena Wakama for her excellent leadership throughout the tournament. Under her guidance, the team remained unbeaten and played with consistency and class.

Here’s a full breakdown of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket individual award winners:

 Individual Awards:

Most Valuable Player (MVP):
Amy Okonkwo (Nigeria)

Top Scorer:
Delicia Washington (South Sudan)

Best Three-Point Shooter:
Jessica Thomas (Cameroon)

Best Rebounder:
Maria Teresa Gakdeng (South Sudan)

 All-Tournament Team (All-Star Five):

Amy Okonkwo (Nigeria)

Cierra Dillard (Senegal)

Delicia Washington (South Sudan)

Jane Asinde (Uganda)

Sika Koné (Mali)

This year’s tournament saw a wider spread of talent across Africa, with players from Uganda, South Sudan, and Cameroon making strong impressions on the continental stage. The rise of teams like South Sudan, which had two players among the award winners, shows the growing competitiveness of African women’s basketball.

As Nigeria celebrates another historic win, all eyes will now turn to global competitions, where fans hope D’Tigress can take their winning spirit beyond the continent.

Congratulations to the champions and standout players of AfroBasket 2025! 🇳🇬