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Stakeholders, Journalists, Sports Enthusiasts Wants Kida, Nimrod, Yakubu Others As Sports Federation President

Published

4 years ago

August 23, 2021

…Commends Minister for growth of Sports in Nigeria

With few weeks to the September’s sports federation elections in Nigeria, a group of sports enthusiasts, journalists and stakeholders, under the auspices of Friends of Nigeria Sports (FSN), have thrown their weight and declare support to the re-election of the present NBBF Caretaker Committee Chairman, Engr. Musa Kida, the Caretaker Chairman Of Wrestling Daniel Igali, The Caretaker Committee Chairman Of Nigeria Volleyball Federation NBVF Engr. Musa Nimrod.

The group said that these administrators have committed their resources and their energy to the growth of their federations thereby deserve another term for sport to thrive more in the country.

In a release signed by the spokesperson of the group Asiwaju Akeem Busari on Monday stated that for a sustainable development and growth in Nigeria sports, there should consistency and continuity of developmental programmes and delivery.

According to release, these administrators have been expending their personal funds and resources to the growth of Nigerian sports. And it is not for nothing that we’re experiencing successes.

“The development and growth witnessed in their various federations are testimony to their class, experience and commitment for sports development.”

While enjoining stakeholders to support and ensure the administrators are returned for the benefits of Nigerian sports, the group went on to commend Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, for his passion, patriotism and leadership qualities that has continued to impact positively on Nigerian sports.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

Published

2 months ago

January 21, 2025

The Gleamer

Bauchi State Football Association Chairman, Patrick Pascal, was honored at the recently concluded Be Happy Basketball Tournament in Bauchi. The annual event, sponsored by former basketball international Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, brought together over 13 basketball teams from across Nigeria for a week of exciting competition.

The 2025 edition of the tournament saw Suns Basketball Academy of Jos emerge as champions, clinching the top prize of ₦500,000. Adamawa Stars of Yola finished second, while Mak-Town Flyers of Makurdi claimed third place, earning ₦200,000 for their efforts.

Several standout players received individual accolades:

•   Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy, Jos).
•   Most Improved Player: Modupe Lawrence (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Best Defensive Player: Thomas Abo (Mak-Town Flyers, Makurdi).
•   Highest Scorer: Rayyan Salis (Suns Basketball Academy).
•   Best 3-Point Shooter: Solomon Iliya (Be Happy Stars, Bauchi).

Teams from across Nigeria took part, including Maktown Flyers (Makurdi), Joe Geez (Jos), Adamawa Stars (Yola), Gamji (Maiduguri), Elite Basketball Club (Takum), Suns Basketball Academy (Jos), Abba Gida Gida (Kano), Katsina United (Katsina), D Block Basketball Club (Kaduna), Yankari Kings (Bauchi), The Cubs Basketball Club (Bauchi), and Be Happy Stars (Bauchi).

Speaking on his recognition, Patrick Pascal expressed gratitude to the tournament sponsor, Danjuma Maijama’a Wunti, for his commitment to youth empowerment and development through sports. He praised the players for their remarkable display of skill and teamwork throughout the competition, highlighting the event’s importance in fostering talent and unity.

The Be Happy Basketball Tournament continues to grow in stature as a major platform for discovering and nurturing basketball talent across Nigeria.

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