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2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Tournament: Plateau Peaks, 313 Warriors, Records Wins On Day 2

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9 months ago

November 14, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The second day of the ongoing Sam Oguche Basketball Tournament in the heart of Abuja witnessed a whole lot of excitement, fun, and joy as the Plateau Peaks, 313 Warrior, recorded victories in their different encounter.

In the first game of the day Plateau United Peak defeated Bull Dogs 83-78.

The first quarter was bumper to bumper as the two teams gave the best but Plateau United won the first quarter 22-21

In the second quarter Plateau, United Peaks extended the lead to 43-37 at the end of the second quarter.

Plateau Peaks continues its domination over Bull Dogs as the third quarter ended 66–57.

Bulldogs fought back but Plateau Peaks stood tall as the game ended 83–78 in favour of Jos Town.

In the other games played 313 Warriors beat Abuja Bats with 80-73.

Warrior came out smoking to records 21-18 in the first quarter. But Abuja Bats came from behind to win the second quarter with 33-42

The third quarter witnessed tit for that as both secure 59–59.

But the determination of the Warriors gave a deserved victory of the day as the game ended 80–73 in favour of 313 Warriors at the end of the fourth quarter.

Also encounter between FCT Hard Rockers and Mark Town Flyers went down in favour of Mark Town Flyers with 78-71

Abuja Hard Rockers recorded 26–12 against Mark Town Flyers in the first quarter at the second quarter Mark Town Flyers reduced the tally as the second quarter finished 38-36

But the Mark Town Flyers changed the narrative in the third quarter with a scintillating performance as they won the third quarter 57-53

Abuja Hard Rockers tried to come back but Mark Town Flyers kept the tempo as the game ended in favour of Mark Town boys with 71–78.

In the fourth game of the day,

The First Quarter went in favour of Gboko City Gate Chief against Defenders with 16–27

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King defeats 21 others to win RSFL ultimate skills challenge

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14 hours ago

July 26, 2024

The Gleamer

New Dawn FC star, Emmanuel King Wednesday defeated 21 other players to emerge champion in the maiden edition of the Ultimate Skills Challenge.

The challenge was organised by the Rising Star Football League (RSFL) and held at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.

King had tied on 71 points with his closest challenger, Philip Onyedika but clinched the honour with a tie-breaker.

He went home with N250,000 while Onyedika who came second got N100,000. John Godwin came third and smiled home with N50,000. All the twenty-two players received N10,000 as appearance fees.

“It was a beautiful program and I am grateful to the management for this opportunity to help the young and grassroots footballer to grow. I am glad I emerged champion after a close tie with my opponent,” he said.

Speaking with the league’s project supervisor, Ifeanyi Kama, the challenge was instituted to keep the players busy after the league had ended a few weeks back.

“It is done for the best players in the league. It is an event to keep them going, not to be idle, and encourage them after the league has ended. We are trying to keep the energy up there. We are trying to showcase these talents to the world,” he said.

He further sought more partnerships from brands as it is working with the FCT football association to develop the players.

“Basically, we are currently working with the FCT FA and affiliated with them for this program. We can’t do this alone as we need their support to promote these players,” he noted.

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