Basketball

FIBA Africa Zone 3 Women Qualifiers: Customs battle ASPAC in today’s Games

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1 year ago

December 4, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Customs Service Female Basketball Team will be hoping to secure the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifier today (Monday) when they face ASPAC Basketball Club of Benin in a qualifier billed to be held at stunning MO Basketball Arena in Zone 5, Federal Capital City of Nigeria.

It is going to be a fight to finish when the two teams meet at 4: 00 PM Nigeria time as the two teams are ready to square each other in a basketball display that will shape the course of these teams’ journeys in the broader realm of women’s Basketball in the region.

Just on Sunday evening ASPAC Basketball Club of Benin Shocked Olukoya Girls, the basketball team of Mountain of Fire Ministry came from behind to secure a 53-48 victory in the opening game of the qualifiers.

Speaking after the victory against MFM Ladies ASPAC coach, Adognon Landrey, stated that victory against the champions of the Nigeria premier league is an attestation that his team can beat anybody

However, 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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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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4 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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