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NBBF Final Eight Matchday 2 Roundup: Hoopers, Bulls & Pillars maintains Dominance
Rivers Hoopers continue their dominance at the ongoing NBBF Premier League Final eight going on in Abuja with their second win of the championship following a 64-48 points win against Police Baton to progress to the final four.
Hooper’s established an eight point half time lead 31-23 in a game they converted 75percent of their free throws.
The duo of Owen Oriakhi (16) and Ogan (11) contributed for 27 pts for Hooper’s while Police Baton relied heavily on Malu & Ayanleke whose 15 & 11 pts respectively wasn’t enough.
In the other group A match, Gombe Bulls managed by former National team assistant coach, Abdulrahman Mohammed outscore Benue Braves 80-45 pts in a one sided game to make it two wins from two.
Michael Okiki led all scorers to drop 17pts for Bulls which included 80 percent accuracy from distance shot followed by Emilagba -16pts & Mustapha -12pts while Okoye notch 11pts for Benue Braves.
Kwara Falcons walked over Islanders of Lagos who had earlier pulled out of the championship.
In the last game of the day in Group B, Kano Pillars cemented a foot in the semi-finals of the championship with a victory against Nigeria Customs who had beaten Kwara Falcons on Match day one.
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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.
The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.
Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.
“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.
“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.
The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.
As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.
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