Nigerian-born talents Arike Ogunbowale and Nneka Ogwumike shine at the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game

Arike Ogunbowale and Nneka Ogwumike, both of Nigerian descent, shine at the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. Ogunbowale and Ogwumike represented Nigeria at the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game. Arike Ogunbowale and Nneka Ogwumike were among the Nigerians who played in the 2023 WNBA All-Star game. Both Ogunbowale and Ogwunmike started the WNBA All-Star Game for opposing teams. Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings and Nneka Ogwumike of the Los Angeles Sparks were both named to the 2023 WNBA All-Star squad. Ogunbowale was a member of Team Aja Wilson, while Ogwumike was a member of Team Breanna Stewart. Team Breanna Stewart defeated Team Aja Wilson 143-127 early on Sunday, July 16, 2023