🏀🇳🇬 Unstoppable D’Tigress Clinch Fifth AfroBasket Title as Amy Okonkwo Reigns MVP Again

 

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress etched their name deeper into continental basketball history on Sunday, storming past Mali to lift their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title—while Amy Okonkwo headlined a glittering awards ceremony that showcased Africa’s rising stars.

Zig Diaries Sports
Date: Monday, 4 August 2025
Time: 07:35 WAT
Location: 📍Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Nigeria wins fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket; Amy Okonkwo named MVP for second straight tournament.

In a rousing display of dominance and determination, Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Mali 78–64 on Sunday to clinch their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title—and their seventh overall—at the packed Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan.

The game was a showcase of Nigerian precision, depth, and athleticism. After a slow start in the first quarter, the D’Tigress locked in defensively, closed gaps, and seized control by halftime. Leading the charge was Amy Okonkwo, who dropped 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in a performance worthy of the stage.

Okonkwo was later crowned Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament—her second consecutive MVP honour, cementing her status as one of Africa’s premier basketball talents.

“I just want to keep winning for Nigeria,” said Okonkwo after the final buzzer, her medal shimmering beneath the stadium lights.

👩‍🏫Rena Wakama’s Tactical Brilliance, No Award?

Despite steering D’Tigress to back-to-back AfroBasket crowns in her first two appearances as head coach, Rena Wakama received no formal award as Best Coach—because none was issued. However, observers and pundits alike were quick to hail her achievement.

Her leadership has not only rewritten history but also shaped a new era of confidence and tactical excellence in Nigerian women’s basketball.

Wakama becomes the first coach in AfroBasket history—male or female—to win her first two tournaments, a milestone not lost on fans who loudly chanted her name post-game.

🏆 AfroBasket 2025 Awards Recap:

The tournament’s final day wasn’t just about lifting trophies; it celebrated a wave of emerging stars across Africa whose performances have redefined the competitive landscape of women’s basketball.

·        Most Valuable Player (MVP): Amy Okonkwo (🇳🇬 Nigeria)

·        All-Tournament Team (All-Star Five):

1.    Amy Okonkwo (Nigeria)

2.    Cierra Dillard (Senegal)

3.    Delicia Washington (South Sudan)

4.    Jane Asinde (Uganda)

5.    Sika Koné (Mali)

·        Top Scorer: Delicia Washington (South Sudan)

·        Best Three-Point Shooter: Jessica Thomas (Cameroon)

·        Best Rebounder: Maria Teresa Gakdeng (South Sudan)

D’Tigress’ continued success now places them just four titles behind Senegal’s all-time record of eleven. With a vibrant young core and elite coaching, Nigeria’s Queens of the Court look set to dominate for years to come.

As AfroBasket 2025 draws to a close, the continent turns its eyes to the global stage, where qualification for the Olympics and the Women’s Basketball World Cup awaits—and D’Tigress, once again, will be the team to beat.

 🏷️Tags: AfroBasket2025, D’Tigress, Amy Okonkwo, Rena Wakama, FIBA Africa, Women’s Basketball

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