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Ministry To be in charge of D’Tigers’ FIBA World Cup, Africa League campaigns

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3 years ago

November 4, 2021

To avoid any embarrassment for Nigeria in the forthcoming Basketball World Cup campaign starting this month as well as the participation of one of the nation’s clubs in the Basketball Africa League, ministry Youth and Sports Development has revealed that it will fully be in charge of Basketball in the country .

D’Tigers, Nigeria’s senior men basketball team begin their quest to be part of the World Cup with a tricky clash against Angola later this month while the representatives to the Basketball Africa League should be known before November 20, 2021.

It has been reliably gathered that the Ministry has put together a four man task force to oversee these events so the country can put up credible performances in the competitions. This task force has been working for the past few weeks.

A top Sports Ministry source revealed that “This task force will ensure they draw up plans to pick the Nigerian representatives to the Basketball Africa League and the preparations of the D’Tigers for the World Cup qualifiers. So you can see now that the Ministry is taking full charge to avoid any embarrassment for Nigeria,”

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 weeks 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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