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Basketball: Attendees Of Houston Reunion Charge Administrators To Develop Nigerian Basketball
The Ejike Ugboaja Basketball foundation in the United States of America has organized a Basketball Reunion amongst the Nigerian community in Houston, Texas.
The event which kickstarted on Friday came to an end on Sunday with the owner of the foundation, Ugboaja expressing satisfaction with the turnout while reminding Nigerian Basketball players in the US of their main objective in the State.
“Organizing this shows we want to bring everybody together to understand why we are here, we are not just here trying to roam around the streets, we are here because we have a goal and career. I feel like seeing them, talking to them to make sure that everybody is on the same page on what brought us here,” the Olympian stressed.
The reunion which was organized by friends and ambassadors of the foundation for the first time in Houston is an annual event which helps to guide young Basketball players of Nigerian descent aright in United States while encouraging their home-based compatriots to continue performing at the top level.
One of the organizers of this edition of the reunion, Tony Fela, a former basketball player himself said the reason why the event was staged in Houston this year and not Atlanta was because actualizing the vision of the foundation would involve covering other parts of the US.
“When Ejike and I started talking about this, I told him that we need to diversify this, so that we can be going to every state. Then we said we are going to start from Houston where I reside. I am so happy to see everybody coming all over to gather here today and grace the occasion. The main reason why we set up this thing is just to pass a message to our administrators back home, the club owners and the likes that it is high time Nigerian basketball developed,” Fela said.
The event which was a blend of music and basketball was graced by former D’Tigers Star, Kelechi Anuna and other dignitaries.
The Ejike Ugboaja Foundation is renowned for helping talented basketball players in Nigeria realize their career aspirations in the United States and other flourishing basketball leagues in the world.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Earns World Athletics Label
Nigeria’s foremost Sports Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) has announced the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, set to light up Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
With the theme “Steady Strides,” this year’s race captures the measured rhythm and determined pace that define world-class long-distance running, a reflection of the steady progress and ambitious vision shaping the marathon’s evolution into a global platinum-labelled event.
In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition, a distinction achieved in record time. This remarkable feat makes it the first marathon globally to earn the label so swiftly, underscoring both the organizational excellence of NSML and the dynamic rise of PremiumTrust Bank, currently celebrated as Nigeria’s fastest-growing commercial bank.
The 2025 edition is expected to attract elite international athletes, top local runners, and marathon enthusiasts from around the world, alongside officials from World Athletics who will oversee the competition.
Speaking on the announcement, Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade, expressed excitement about the unique partnership with PremiumTrust Bank.
“This second edition is fundamentally unique because it represents the first-ever true super-partnership on such a dynamic sports property in our nation and arguably, globally. PremiumTrust Bank is not just a sponsor but the sole partner anchoring the establishment, organization, and consolidation of a global marathon in Nigeria’s capital city.
” We are proud and grateful for the bank’s visionary leadership, which not only recognized the immense potential of the first edition but is now single-handedly driving the race toward international acclaim.”
Managing Director of PremiumTrust Bank, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON) emphasized the shared values underpinning the partnership.
“PremiumTrust Bank is built on the philosophy of rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth, and the theme of this year’s marathon perfectly reflects our operational ethos.”
“Attaining World Athletics Label status in just the second year validates that our investment is yielding world-class outcomes. We are deeply proud to be the sole partner building this monumental legacy, reinforcing our commitment to sports development, community wellbeing, excellence, and platforms where champions are made.”
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon 2025 promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, athleticism, and community spirit, further strengthening Abuja’s status on the global racing calendar.
Registration for participants is currently open as it promises to be another marathon spectacle on the 6th of December 2025.
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