Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Henry Owen
History was made on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, a proud daughter of the Kalabari Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria, became the first female basketball player to claim four major awards in a single season of Italy’s Serie A1 Women’s League.
The Nigerian power forward and member of the African champions, D’Tigress, received the prestigious MVP Staniera Serie A1 “Oscar LBF 2024/2025” Award in Italy, marking an extraordinary milestone in her professional career.
In a season that highlighted her dominance and consistency, Pallas also secured the titles of Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Center of the Year. Additionally, she earned places on the First Team, Imports Team, and Defensive Team, further cementing her reputation as one of the most outstanding players in European women’s basketball.
A graduate of Northwestern University, United States, Pallas averaged over 13 points and 11 rebounds per game during the 2024/2025 season, recording an impressive 16 double-doubles. One of her standout performances came against Venezia, where she posted 20 points and 20 rebounds.
Born to Chief Daemi Kunaiyi-Akpanah of Abonnema and Mrs. Dein Kunaiyi-Akpanah of Buguma, Pallas continues to inspire not only through her sporting excellence but also through her commitment to youth development. During visits to Nigeria, she organizes basketball clinics and mentorship programs for young girls, encouraging them to pursue sports and education with passion and discipline.
Her historic achievement is celebrated as a proud moment for Nigeria, Rivers State, and the Kalabari Kingdom, exemplifying dedication, resilience, and global excellence on the basketball court.
The report is based on information gathered from local and international sports sources covering Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah’s accomplishments in Italy’s Serie A1 Women’s League.
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