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NBBF Roles Out Big plans on basketball development

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3 years ago

August 31, 2022

The Nigerian Basketball Federation Wednesday held its 3rd Board Meeting Chaired by its President Eng. Ahmadu Musa Kida at the Barcelona Hotel Abuja.

The well-attended board meeting received a surprise visit by Emeka Celentine Ogbu, President of Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA).

While speaking NBBF President, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida assured NUGA of continued collaboration and support of his NBBF led board, which he asserted is in line with the plans of the NBBF to reposition and develop the game, at all levels.

Meanwhile, the NBBF rolled out some of its activities for Domestic League 2022 revised edition and it included; a refresher course for referees table officials, Total National Division 1 League , Total National Division 2 in September.

Others include the NBBF National Women Zenith League and NBBF Premiere League/ Team Clubs all in October, the National NBBF Under 18 Invitational Championship; AMK Under 18 National 3×3 Invitationals Championship; 1st NBBF Military and Para Military Basketball Championship all in November, and NBBF Universities Basketball Invitational Championship in December.

Kida, went on to reassured Nigerian basketball lovers of the unflinching dedication and commitment of his board to the total development of ba

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 months 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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