Basketball

Gboko City Chiefs Emerges Winner of 2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Tournament

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1 year ago

November 17, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Gboko City Chiefs Basketball Club on Friday emerged the winner of the third edition of Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Tournament in the year 2023 after beating their counterpart Mark Town Basketball Club 90-77 to win one million Naira cash price.

It was a mouth-watering final between the two club at the Mo Arena, Basketball court Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, but Gboko City Chiefs showed their supremacy to emerged the winner at the end of the game.

Mark Town who were on the foot right from the jump ball as they dominated the first quarter, taking it 22-19.

But Gboko Chiefs came smoking in the second quarter quickly bounced back into the game with more strength and vigour to win the second quarter for a 33-47 half-time scoreline.

Mark Town came with some threat at third quarter but Gboko Chief stood their ground to ensure they extended their lead in the third quarter with 54-66

4th quarter was full of strength to strengthen, skill for skills from both team but excellent finish for Gboko team gave them sweet victory of 90-77.

Winner Gboko City FC smiled home with 1, million Naira while the runner up Mark Town went home with 500,000.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 months 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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