Sports
ABA Hosts Capacity-Building Basketball Clinic in Minna
Cyril Ogar
Following the success recorded in the first edition of Coaching Clinic for Academies Coaches in Abuja, the Amateur Basketball Academies, ABA, has taken the train to Minna, Niger State by organizing a one-day “Training and Trainer’s clinic for 20 Academies Coaches.
In a statement signed by Head of Media and Public Relations Amateur Basketball Academies Kayode Adeniyi on Monday in Abuja reveals that, the clinic, which was also attended by some Basketball grassroots Coaches at Avant Garde hotel and 123 Basketball Gymnasium saw the participats went through the concept of the role of Academies Coaches in the life of the young players.
Declaring the clinic open, President and founder of the Amateur Basketball Academies, ABA, Professor Aliyu Abubakar urged the coaches to embrace the new initiative aimed at transforming the game of basketball Nationwide.
Aliyu Abubakar, who is also a Deputy Comptroller in the Nigeria Customs Service, appreciated individual, institution, and stakeholder who supported the vision and honored the invitation to the Clinic.
“Today is not merely about basketball. Today is about building the future. Today is about investing in human capacity, empowering our youths, strengthening our coaches, and laying the foundation for a new generation of basketball excellence in Nigeria.
Across the world, nations that dominate basketball today did not arrive there by accident. They invested heavily in grassroots development, coaches education, structured training systems, athlete mentorship and long-term developmental programs.” DC Abubakar said.
ABA President said the “Training and Trainer’s Clinic” is not simply an event but a movement and commitment by Amateur Basketball Academies to create a sustainable pathway from raw talent to refined excellence.
” Recently, the vision of ABA and its grassroots development initiative received recognition from basketball stakeholders and sports administrators during the unveiling of the ABA developmental structure and proposed league system in Abuja.At ABA, we strongly believe that the future of Nigerian basketball begins at the grassroots level.
We believe every community court can produce champions. We believe every trainer can become a transformational leader. We believe every child deserves an opportunity to dream through sports.” Abubakar concluded.
Professor Aliyu Abubakar reminded the gathering that the recent unveiling of the ABA League further reflects the determination to establish organized grassroots competitions and developmental opportunities for young athletes nationwide.
Four resource persons which include Coach Alex Ujoh, Coach Adeka Daudu, Coach Emmanuel Odah and Coach Oyekan took the coaches on technical and tactical basketball instruction, player development, physical conditioning, injury prevention, sports psychology, refereeing and officiating, leadership development, and athlete mentorship.
Highlight of the event was training season with over 150 young and aspiring basketball players who came to the Gymnasium to receive training from the resource persons.
Sports
NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha
Cyril Ogar
President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.
The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.
Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.
Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”
Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”
The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.
For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.
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