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Basketball: Return of Sporting Activities Wouldn’t Have Impact Unless….. Oyedeji

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5 years ago

September 9, 2020

Former Captain, D Tigers Olumide Oyedeji has revealed that the return of Sporting activities will have no positive impact in Basketball unless the Basketball family comes together as one in Nigeria.

Oyedeji who had been clamoring for unity in the basketball fraternity told Brila Net that the return of sports will not change the situation for basketball in Nigeria if the unions don’t come together as one.

According to him, I want to appreciate the federal government for re-opening the sporting activities in the country.

“Unfortunately, things are very dicey at this point but, first of all, we need to be real and realistic about this whole thing because nothing has been going on at home here in basketball recently from the past three years so with the COVID-19 just came with it and added insult on top of injuries.

“For me, it’s still going to be the same until we have a new election and until the family of basketball comes together and becomes one otherwise the story will remain the same.”

Brila Net

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

Published

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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