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ABA League: Air Warriors Chief Hails Initiative as Catalyst for Basketball Growth
Joel Ajayi
The founder of Air Warrior Basketball Club of Abuja High Chief Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi, has applauded the maiden Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) League, said the initiative as a major step towards reviving grassroots basketball development in Nigeria.
Solademi said the league had given him renewed hope for the future of Nigerian basketball, particularly because of its focus on discovering and nurturing young talents.
Speaking on Saturday on the sidelines on going ABA league that has attracted over 500 young players across the FCT North central, he said the initiative was commendable as it shifted attention from established stars to young players who needed opportunities to develop their careers.
“I think this is absolutely incredible. When I saw it, I began to feel that we have a future in basketball because of what they are doing.’’
According to him, Nigeria’s huge population should translate into a stronger pool of basketball talents capable of competing successfully at continental and international levels.
He noted that the country needed more structured competitions at the grassroots to provide young players with regular playing opportunities and prepare them for professional basketball.
“This is the opportunity everybody needs to grab. The young players need to take advantage of it because opportunities do not come every day,” he said.
He also commended the organisers for involving coaches and the media in the programme, saying the broad interest generated by the league could help expose young talents and attract more stakeholders to basketball.
He urged aspiring players to take the competition seriously and make the most of the platform provided for them.
Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi urged basketball stakeholders to support initiatives such as the ABA League, describing it as a positive development capable of producing the next generation of Nigerian basketball stars.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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