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

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2 years 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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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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19 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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