Basketball

AFRO-BASKET CHAMPIONSHIP: IGOCHE MARK CHARGES D’TIGRESS TO CONQUER AFRICA

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2 years ago

July 26, 2023

As Nigeria’s women basketball national team, D’Tigress set to defend the Women’s Afro-basket Championship at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 28 to August 6, Igoche Mark has charged the team to unlock their hidden potentials by maintaining dominance in the continent.

Mark in his message to the ladies on Tuesday reads, “As defending champions of the Women’s Afro-basket Championship, continuous effort, not strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking your potential because Nigerians are expectant of nothing, but the trophy.

Remember, the opportunity to play is favorite part of the game, and every challenge you face is an opportunity to excel. I urge you not to allow your tireless efforts to be obliterated by the irresponsible actions of some few individuals, whose trademark is to blame others for their failures.

According to Ken Doherty, the five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit. Go conquer Africa. “Mark message reads.

D’Tigress will begin the defence of their title in July against DR Congo and Egypt in Group D.

The 12-nation tournament will see teams divided into four groups of three each, with tournament hosts Rwanda drawn in Group A.

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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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