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2023 Africa Women’s Basketball League: Nigeria Customs beat University of Duoala of Cameroon 57-46

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Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Representative at the ongoing inaugural edition of Africa Women’s Basketball League (AWBL) Nigeria Customs Service Female Basketball team beat University of Duoala of Cameroon in group A with the game ending 57-46

The Border’s Ladies team started with great dominance in the game as they won the first and second quarter 32-19. 

Resilient Customs girls fought hard, won the third quarter 48-37  and then went on to manage the fourth quarter with 57-46 to win the first game.However, the Nigeria Customs have been in grouped A alongside Sporting Alexandra, C.N.S.S, Kenya Ports Authority, KPA, and University de Douala of the inaugural edition of the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League, AWBL,

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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Bauchi State Football Association Chairman, Patrick Pascal, was honored at the recently concluded Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi. The annual event, sponsored by former basketball international Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, brought together over 13 basketball teams from across Nigeria for a week of exciting competition.

The 2025 edition of the tournament saw Suns Basketball Academy of Jos emerge as champions, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000. Adamawa Stars of Yola finished second, while Mak-Town Flyers of Makurdi claimed third place, earning ₦200,000 for their efforts.

Several standout players received individual accolades:

•   Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy, Jos).
•   Most Improved Player: Modupe Lawrence (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Best Defensive Player: Thomas Abo (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Highest Scorer: Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy).
•   Best 3-Point Shooter: Solomon Iliya (Be Happy Stars, Bauchi).

Teams from across Nigeria took part, including Maktown Flyers (Makurdi), Joe Geez (Jos), Adamawa Stars (Yola), Gamji (Maiduguri), Elite Basketball Club (Takum), Suns Basketball Academy (Jos), Abba Gida Gida (Kano), Katsina United (Katsina), D Block Basketball Club (Kaduna), Yankari Kings (Bauchi), The Cubs Basketball Club (Bauchi), and Be Happy Stars (Bauchi).

Speaking on his recognition, Patrick Pascal expressed gratitude to the tournament sponsor, Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, for his commitment to youth empowerment and development through sports. He praised the players for their remarkable display of skill and teamwork throughout the competition, highlighting the event’s importance in fostering talent and unity.

The Be Happy Basketball Tournament continues to grow in stature as a major platform for discovering and nurturing basketball talent across Nigeria.

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