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Basketball: Kano, Plateau, Kaduna, Bauchi In Quarterfinals of Dallaji U17 Cup

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4 years ago

August 11, 2021

By Niyi Busari

Kano, Plateau, Kaduna and Bauchi U17 Basketball teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2021 Noah Dallaji Legacy U17 Basketball Tournament.

The four clubs won their respective first three games making their last group matches a formality.

In the first game of match-day 3 of the 8-day tournament, Niger handed second defeat to Kwara beating their North Central counterparts (44-41) while Kano defeated Gombe (61-32) while Kaduna added salt to Team Taraba’s injury handing it the third loss in the 8-day championship after a (47-28) defeat.

Plateau beat Katsina (51-20) as Bauchi edged Kwara 34-31 in the 4th and 5th games at the Sani Abacha stadium Kano. The last encounter on match-day 3 saw Gombe beat Kebbi (46-32).

Four other quarterfinalists will emerge today in the last group matches. Four games will be played to determine teams that progress to the quarter-finals which commences on Thursday while the semis goes underway on Friday.

Match-day 3 Results

Niger (44-41) Kwara

Taraba (47-28) Kaduna

Gombe (32-61) Kano

Plateau (51-20) Katsina

Bauchi (34-31) Kwara

Gombe (46-32) Kebbi

Match-day 4 Fixtures (Wednesday, August 11)

Kaduna Vs Bauchi 9am

Gombe versus Katsina 11am

Taraba Versus Niger 1pm

Kano versus Plateau 3pm

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

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1 hour 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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