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Chairman House Committee on Sports congratulates D’ Tigeress, Sues for peace

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2 years ago

August 6, 2023

The female National team D’ Tigers have received commendation from the Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar for their sterling performance at the Afro Basketball Championship in Rwanda.

The Nigerian team were crowned champions for the 4th consecutive time as they defeated Senegal by 84- 74 to emerge champions in Kigali, Rwanda.
According to Abubakar ” Congratulations to our girls for winning the Afro Basketball Championship, pro they are truly the champions of Africa.

“This victory is heart warming and an indication that they can rule the world if given the opportunity. This shows that hardwork, commitment and team spirit pays. We are glad that these girls keep soaring. We are indeed proud of the team and we will continue to give them necessary support to excel.

“We celebrate a great team and their performance should spur the Falcons to victory against England in the Women’s World Cup on going in Australia and New Zealand “

He said players welfare must be given priority so that they can be highly motivated to do the country proud.
” We shall continue to give needed support to all sports so that Nigerian athletes can attain their potentials. If players our athletes are properly trained, motivated and encouraged, they can compete with the best teams in the world. We will encourage every sports and not just football because Nigeria is a great sporting nation”

Meanwhile, Abubakar has called on all stakeholders to embrace peace in order to ensure that sponsors support sports Development.

In his words ” Sports can only thrive when there is peace among all stakeholders. No corporate organizations will invest their money where the don’t get returns on their investments. No investor will bring his money where there is crisis or infighting. Let’s all come together to restore Nigerian lost glory by working as a peaceful, United entity. We should create the right synergy among all the stakeholders.”

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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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