Basketball
FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifier: ASPAC Shock MFM in Opening Game
Joel Ajayi
The Olukoya Girls, the Mountain of Fire Ministry basketball team, began their journey in the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Women Qualifiers on a disappointing note, facing a 53-48 defeat against the ASPAC Basketball Club of Benin. Despite a strong start in the first two quarters, they gradually lost momentum and succumbed to the firepower of the Benin Republic team in Abuja on Sunday.
At the stunning MO Basketball Arena in Zone 5, Federal Capital City of Nigeria, the game unfolded as MFM Ladies took an early lead in the first quarter, displaying dominance and delighting the home crowd by leading ASPAC 14-9.
The second set also favored the girls from the South West region of Nigeria, securing a victory with a 13-point margin at 27-19.
The third quarter witnessed a turnaround in the fortune of ASPAC, as they staged a comeback, fighting hard to secure 18 points and leveling the set at 38-38.
MFM had numerous opportunities from the free-throw line, but they squandered them as resilient ASPAC fought even harder, ultimately securing a 53-48 victory.
The three female clubs, comprising the hosts Nigeria Customs Service team, MFM Basketball, and ASPAC of Benin Republic, are poised for intense competition, all vying for the coveted two slots allocated for advancement.
After the tournament in Abuja, the two qualified teams will advance to Cairo, Egypt, to compete in the final round qualifications at the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League scheduled to occur from December 8 to 17.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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