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Noah Dallaji Legacy U-17 Basketball Tournament: Bauchi, Kano Win Big On Day 1

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4 years ago

August 9, 2021

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Action commenced on Sunday 8th of August at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Sani Abacha Stadium as Noah Dallaji Legacy U-17 Basketball Tournament gets underway.

Not fewer than 120 basketballers in 10 Northern part of the country started competing for trophies and individual awards in the maiden tournament.

Bauchi U17 basketball team defeated (55-36) Taraba in the opener of the 8-day championship.

The Abdullahi Garba-led team dispatched their opponents (19-15) in the first quarter. Though, Taraba improved in their performance with (7-7) draw in second quarter while third quarter ended (13-9). Bauchi wrapped up the win with (16-6) in the fourth quarter.

In the second game, Plateau in close contest pipped Kebbi (39-28) as the hosts, Kano annihilated Katsina (55-27) before Kaduna versus Kwara ended 39-35 in the last match of the Day 1.

Revealing the objectives behind the tournament, Engineer Noah Dallaji, the sponsor of the competition, said, “the intention of this Championship is to identify young talented players in the grassroots in the Northern part of Nigeria which when discovered will be nurtured to stardom.

“This U17 competition is organised to discover young talented basketballers that can be nurtured to stardom.” Noah said.

He added, “ACDTF has in the past helped African Children to achieve their dreams and this is another platform help African children.”

Match-day 1 Results

Kano 54-27 Katsina

Bauchi 55-35 Taraba

Plateau 34-28 Kebbi

Kaduna 39-35 Kwara

Matchday 2 Fixtures

Katsina vs Kebbi

Niger vs Bauchi

Taraba vs Kwara

Plateau vs Gombe

Kano vs Kebbi

Kaduna Vs Niger

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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports

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6 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.

Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.

“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”

Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.

“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.

Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.

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