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NBBF’s Care, support spurs us to victory-D’Tigress
D’Tigress players has revealed that the secret behind their back to back success in the Afrobasket was as a result of support and care given to the players by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, under the leadership of Engr. Musa Kida.
Speaking shortly after the team was given heroic welcome at the MKO Abiola Stadium, on Monday, in Abuja, one of the players, on behalf of the team, the D’Tigres Shot-Blocking SensationNkem Uwa Akaraiwe said that, the given support was the reason behind their victory in Cameroon.
According to her, NBBF has been very supportive right from the time the team started camp till the victory day, they are supportive and caring.
“The welfare is good, the treatment is second to none, and it would have been a different ball game if the team did not receive adequate support from the Federation, under the leadership of Engr Kida.”
When asked if the team will be willing to win the Afrobasket come 2023?She replied: “Basketball is a game of change, but hopefully, by God’s grace, D’Tigress is going to do well.”
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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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