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Engr. Kida Attributes D’Tigress Victory Against France to years of hardwork

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3 years ago

February 12, 2022

The President of Nigeria Basketball Federation Engr. Musa Kida has attributed the success recorded by the D’Tigress as results of years of hard work and steady growth put in place by the Federation since 2017.

Just on friday night, D’Tigress secured the ticket for 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be hosted later in the year after a 67-65 point win against world number five, France.

In his congratulatory message, Engr Kida expressed that: we are seen a team that learned a lot from Tokyo 2020 Olympics and 2021 Afrobasket win.

“The growth has been steady and consistent and we are not surprised that the result have continued to bear the testament to what we are trying to achieve.”

An elated President heap a huge praised on the D’Tigress for excellent displayed against highly rate France.

” This victory and ticket would not have been possible without them”.

However, the second placed Nigeria will face Mali on Sunday afternoon while France will meet China in last group game.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 weeks 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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