Amy Okonkwo has been named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket following Nigeria’s dominant performance at the tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Naija News reports that Amy Okonkwo and her teammates beat Mali 78-64 in the final held at the Palais des Sports de Treichville on Sunday night, August. The win marks Nigeria’s fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s title and their seventh overall.
Okonkwo, 28, who plays forward for the Nigerian women’s basketball team becomes only the second Nigerian to win back-to-back MVP awards at the competition, following Mfon Udoka’s achievements in 2003 and 2005.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Rena Wakama, Okonkwo was instrumental in both offence and defence throughout the tournament, delivering consistent performances that earned her the individual award.
Reacting to the team’s historic feat, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, congratulated D’Tigress in a statement titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED.”
“Congratulations, D’Tigress! You’ve once again proven yourselves as the undisputed queens of African basketball,” Obi said. “Your victory is not just a win for Nigeria, but for the entire continent. To dominate this tournament five times in a row is no small feat, you’ve etched your names in history.”
Obi also praised Amy Okonkwo and her teammates for their “effort, courage, and unity on the court,” and commended Coach Wakama for her leadership and vision.
“Thank you for pouring your hearts into every game and showing the world the strength of Nigerian excellence. Your effort, courage, and unity on the court were truly exceptional,” he added.
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