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Basketball: Kano, Plateau, Kebbi, Kaduna In Dallaji U17 Tourney Semifinals

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4 years ago

August 13, 2021

Kebbi upset the favourites Bauchi in the first quarter final encounter on Thursday. Having lost the first set (13-16), Bauchi bounced back to win the second set (20-9) before (16-16) draw third set. Kebbi completed the rout in the last round winning with (17-25) to go away with (66-63).

Another favourites, Plateau U17 Basketball team would have followed Bauchi out were lucky to edge Kwara with just two points (49-47) and will face Kano who beat Niger in the last but tough quarterfinal game at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha stadium.

Kaduna humiliated Gombe 60 to 28 points in the third quarter-finals of the tournament. The Kaduna boys proved too strong for the North West team as they cruised inti the semifinals of the championship.

In the last quarter-finals match, Kano State came back from behind to beat Niger State (60-48).

Niger v Kano

Semifinals matches:

Kaduna v Kebbi (2pm)
Kano v Plateau (4pm)

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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2 days ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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