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Dass Hotliners Emerge Champions of Bauchi FA/Noah Dallaji Legacy Youth Competition

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2 months ago

January 8, 2025

Dass Hotliners of Bauchi have been crowned champions of the 2024/2025 Bauchi State FA/Noah Dallaji Youth Competition.

The team defeated Wurno FC 3-0 in the final match played in Wurno, Tafawa Balewa LGA of Bauchi state.

The competition, which featured teams from all local government areas in Bauchi state, saw Dass Hotliners emerge victorious after a thrilling match. The first goal was scored in the first half, with the remaining two goals coming in the second half.

In a novelty match played earlier, Wunti FC of Bauchi won the trophy by defeating Wikki Tourists Feeders 5-4 on penalty kicks after a goalless draw at full time.

Bauchi state FA Chairman, Patrick Pascal, expressed his gratitude to Noah Dallaji, the organizer of the competition, for his support in discovering new talents at the grassroots level in the state.

The final match was attended by notable dignitaries, including former Super Eagles players Garba Lawal and Taribo West.

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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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