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Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Basketball Championship Tips Off October 2

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The stage is set for an electrifying basketball showdown as 16 top teams gear up for the Chief of Defense Staff Independence Day Basketball Championship, scheduled to hold from October 2 to 6, 2024, at the Mo Arena in Abuja’s Zone 5.

Competing Teams:

  • Kada Stars
  • Kano Pillars
  • Gombe Bulls
  • Niger Potters
  • Kwara Falcons
  • Dodan Warriors
  • Civil Defence
  • FCT Hard Rockers
  • Novena
    Gilali
  • Heartlanders
  • City Chief
  • Marktown Flyers Gilali
  • Rivers Hoopers
  • Armed Forces
  • Bauchi Nets
  • Customs

Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has given his assurance that participating teams and fans will witness a top-notch championship. This promise is a testament to the organizers’ commitment to delivering an exceptional sporting experience.

The championship is expected to showcase the best of Nigerian basketball talent, with teams competing fiercely for the coveted title. Basketball enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed five days of thrilling matches and sportsmanship.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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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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