Basketball
Engr. Kida Applauds Nwora For His Contribution To Basketball Growth
… Wishes him well in his endeavors
The Caretaker, Chairman of Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has commended the former coach of Nigeria men National basketball team known as D’Tigers Alex Nwora for his immense contributions to the growth and development of basketball in the country.
He therefore, wished the season coach well in his endeavors.
Ahead the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Nwora was assigned the role of Associate Head Coach with Mike Brown as Head Coach.
Nigeria Basketball Federation President Ahmadu Musa Kida while reacting to the issue confirmed Nwora’s resignation stating that the coach had contributed immensely to the current status of the men’s national team.
“The Nigeria Basketball Federation respects the decision of Coach Nwora and understands that his primary job as Head Coach of Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York deserves his attention too.
He built an impressive programme for the national team and we are deeply indebted to him. We wish him the best of luck and hope that when he is settled, he would still give his services to Nigeria
Just yesterday Coach of Nigeria men team D’Tigers, Alex Nwora has left his role with the D’tigers of Nigeria. Nwora’s resignation coming after the Tokyo 2020 and about a week to the Afrobasket 2021 were not immediately stated.
The former coach was engaged by the Nigeria Basketball Federation in 2017 and led the Nigerian national basketball team to the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket tournament winning a silver medal.
He also led Nigeria to through the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifier making the nation the first to pick a spot in the finals in China with three matches outstanding.
At the FIBA World Cup, Nwora led Nigeria as Africa’s best team and punched a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
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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