Basketball

Published

3 years ago

December 14, 2021

Mark D’Ball Basketball Tournament Returns To Abuja With Bang,

…..Game Jan. 8th kick-off date

Joel Ajayi

All is now set for the rejuvenated Basketball Championship known as Mark ‘D’ Ball tournament for the Male and Female category as the tournament that had contributed to the growth and development of basketball in the country returned with bangs as tourney was on Tuesday unveiled in the Federal Capital Territory.

At the unveiling, all the stakeholders were happy to see the game back since 2017.

Speaking at the unveiling of the game, Founder/Initiator of Mark ‘D’ Ball Basketball tournament Igoche Mark. revealed that tournaments are new, and is going to be different from what it used to be.

Giving the hint on the coming game, Igoche said the Female Championship will Commence in Abuja on the 8th of January 2022 will see 12 women basketball teams slug it out at the Indoor Basketball Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja

While that of Male will commence 22nd of January and will last for 12 weeks with 12 teams across the country at the same venue.

According to him, this tournament is part of the stakeholder’s efforts geared toward resurrecting the domestic basketball leagues in 2022 promised by the proprietor of Mark Mentors Basketball Club,

“We are here all today because we love this game, a game in which we are passionate about and a place where we spend most of our lives, hence there is no gainsaying that as you make your bed, so shall lie on it.

“As you are aware the mark the ball brand and her affiliations are not new to the basketball family. Therefore, in continuation of our contribution to the sustainable development of basketball, and in trying to see that the game is put back on the map.

“We are working to ensure all critical stakeholders are involved in this developmental process.

He expressed that, the committee is working on modalities to ensure a better and the best tourney come 2022

Mark D’ Ball basketball tournament boss, therefore, assured continued support of basketball in Nigeria: “I will do everything within my reach that basketball will not die in Nigeria.

“We must all come together and unite together to bring basketball to life Let us leave no stone unturned to ensure the growth of basketball.”

Talking about the prize, Mr. Mark said the committee will not announce the cash price now but the winners will smile home at the end of the event.

Also, at the unveiling two giant trophies unveiled for male and female tournaments

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

Published

2 days ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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