Nigeria, May 14 -- Atlanta Dream have signed Nigeria captain Amy Okonkwo to a developmental contract, further rewarding the forward's rapid rise in women's basketball following her standout performances for both club and country.

The WNBA franchise confirmed the signing on Wednesday, adding the D'Tigress star to their roster after her recent training camp stint with Dallas Wings ahead of the 2026 season.

Okonkwo's move represents another major milestone in the growing international recognition of Nigerian women's basketball, with the forward continuing to establish herself as one of Africa's most influential players on the global stage.

The Nigerian international already showed flashes of her quality during the 2025 WNBA campaign with ...