Editor
The Atlanta Dream have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a developmental contract.
The WNBA franchise confirmed the signing on Wednesday via a post on X (Twitter), adding the D’Tigress star to their roster. This follows her recent training camp stint with the Dallas Wings ahead of the 2026 season.
The Nigerian international was said to have shown her quality during the 2025 WNBA campaign with Dallas.
D’Tigress captain featured in eight games for the Wings and impressed with her efficiency and all-around contribution, averaging 11.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting above 60 percent from the field.
Her breakthrough moment came on September 11, 2025, against the Phoenix Mercury, when she exploded off the bench for a season-high 20 points in a performance that immediately attracted attention across the league.
She also delivered 14 points against the Connecticut Sun and added 11 points, along with a career-high six rebounds, against her current side, the Atlanta Dream.
The performances placed Okonkwo in elite statistical company, as she became the first undrafted player since 2000 to average at least 10 points while shooting 60 percent or better through her opening two WNBA appearances.
The forward has played a key role in Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team’s continued dominance, helping D’Tigress secure back-to-back FIBA Women’s AfroBasket titles in 2021, 2023, and 2025.
Her influence during both tournaments was immense, with Okonkwo winning the Most Valuable Player award in the 2023 and 2025 editions.
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team has emerged as Africa’s dominant force over the last decade, consistently outperforming traditional continental powers while also gaining respect on the global stage through strong performances at the Olympics and FIBA World Cup competitions.
Atlanta’s next WNBA fixture will see them host the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, 17 May.
Premium
Extrasportnigeria 
Leave a comment