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Mark D Ball:Igoche Mark Thanks Stakeholders for Support
The Initiator, and Chief Executive Officer of Mark D Ball Basketball Championships, Mr. Igoche Mark has thanked all those who contributed in different ways towards a hugely successful 10th edition of the championship, and the first one to be held in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Mark, who personally issued the thank you message, in a statement he signed on behalf the Organisers of the 2022 Mark D Ball Basketball Championship, said the success achieved in this year’s championships which saw a total of twenty four(24) elite men’s teams and sixteen(16) women’s teams compete for honours, testifies to the irreversable fact that the new era of the nation’s domestic basketball, as enunciated by his pet project, the new face of Nigeria’s Basketball is well underway and fully on course to achieving greatness.
Mark who is also President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF),
also reserved praise for the Ministry of Youth and Sports; Officials of the federation (NBBF), Referees, Technical Officials, Club Owners, Security Operatives, Coaches, Players, and the Media for their unflinching, unweivering, and professionsl support throughout the period of the championships.
Mark ended the statement by pledging his absolute loyality to all facets of the slam and dunk game, in Nigeria; with the promise to invest more resources and time, with a view to engendering a rancour free NBBF, promoting unity amongst all stakeholders, sponsors and lovers of the Nigerian game, and doing more to give raw talents identified in the championships, and anywhere in the country, the lift they desire to attain stardom.
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Dayo Israel Hails Flamingos, Commends NSC, NFF Leadership.
Joel Ajayi
The APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel, has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their historic 2–1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco.
He described the triumph as a landmark achievement, making Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first to claim FIFA U-17 World Cup titles in both male and female categories.
“The Flamingos have made Nigeria and Africa proud. This historic victory reflects the talent, resilience and determination of our young women. They have broken barriers and inspired a new generation of girls to dream big through sports,” Dr. Israel said.
He also commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership for their contributions to the development of Nigerian football, urging sustained investment in grassroots and women’s sports.
“This victory must be a springboard for greater investment in youth and women’s football. Our young talents deserve the structures, support and opportunities to excel on the global stage,” he added.
Dr. Israel reaffirmed the APC Youth Wing’s commitment to promoting sports as a vehicle for youth empowerment, national unity and development.
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