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