Senegalese Ndioma Kane was named FIBA WBLA 2024 MVP after Al Ahly Sporting Club’s 72-81 loss to Ferroviário de Maputo in the final.
Senegal international forward Ndioma Kane’s defensive prowess earned her the Most Valuable Player accolade in the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) 2024, despite her team’s loss to Ferroviário de Maputo in the final.
Kane guided the Egyptian champions to an undefeated 5-0 run before falling to Mozambique powerhouse Ferroviário de Maputo.
The 25-year-old, 190 cm power forward delivered an outstanding defensive performance in the 72-81 final loss, recording 9 blocks. She also scored 16 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, provided 3 assists, and stole 4 balls in 37 minutes on the court.
Kane finished the WBLA 2024 as the most efficient player, thanks to her blocking ability. She topped the blocking chart with 4.3 blocks per game, ahead of her Senegalese compatriot and REG center Aminata Ly, who averaged 2.8.
Ndioma Kane headlines the All-Star Team as the MVP, joined by Senegalese Elisabeth Dabou Kamita from ASCVD, Shaina Pellington from APR, Ingvild Mucauro of Ferroviário de Maputo, and her teammate Raneem Elgedawy, all of whom earned honors as the best players in their respective positions.
In addition to the five best players of the tournament, FIBA presented other individual awards. APR’s Shaina Pellington earned the title of top scorer, averaging 18.2 points per game.
Two more APR players, Italee Lucas (16.5 PPG) and Kierstan Bell (15.8), followed Pellington, but only the top scorer claimed a spot on the podium.
REG’s Aminata Ly claimed the title of best rebounder, while Ferroviário’s Anabela Costa was recognized as the best three-point shooter
APR point guard and Rwanda national team captain, Destiney Promise Philoxy, averaged the highest assists in the tournament with 5.7 per game, a feat she shared with Senegal’s Foune Sissoko.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Friend’s Basketball Association received the Fair Play trophy.
Ferroviário de Maputo won the FIBA WBLA 2024, marking their third continental title in history.
