About Cecilia Okoye
Born 1991. Cecilia Okoye is a Nigerian and American basketball player.
Cecilia Nkemdilim Okoye (born 13 September 1991) is an American-born Nigerian basketball player for B.B.C. Etzella and the Nigerian national team.
Early life She was born in Texas to Nigerian parents.
International career She participated at the 2017 Women's Afrobasket. she averaged 4pts, 2.4rebounds and 0.5 assists per game during the tournament for the D'Tigress. The team won Gold at the tournament.
Nigeria club career She played for the Nigerian side First Bank women's basketball club of lagos also known as the Elephant Girls during the 2017 FIBA Africa champions cup for women tournament at Angola. The tournament took place from 10–19 November, while the Spanish league was not yet started. She averaged 10.3pts, 5.3 rebounds and 1 assists per game during the tournament.
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Who is Cecilia Okoye?
Nigerian basketball player (born 1991)
When was Cecilia Okoye born?
Cecilia Okoye was born on 13 September 1991 in Houston.
What is Cecilia Okoye's occupation?
Cecilia Okoye is a basketball player.
What nationality is Cecilia Okoye?
Cecilia Okoye is Nigerian and American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecilia Okoye. https://biography.guide/cecilia-okoye/
MLA: "Cecilia Okoye." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecilia-okoye/.
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