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Igoche Mark Celebrates Nigeria’s Historic Wins and Appointment at BAL 2024

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

Joel Ajayi

Igoche Mark, the visionary behind the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, has commended Nigeria for its remarkable performance and groundbreaking accomplishments at BAL 2024; As Rivers Hoopers emerged as the bronze winners,while CoachOgoh Odaudu, head coach of Rivers Hoopers was awarded the prestigious title of Coach of the Year.

Adding to the list of achievements, was the exceptional appointment of President of FIBA Africa Zone 3,Col. Samuel Ahmedu (Rtd) into the FIBA Africa Executive Committee.

In his Congraltory message on Sunday, the Mark D’ Ball Initiator says, “The collective success of Rivers Hoopers, Ogoh Odaudu, and Col Samuel Ahmedu exemplifies Nigeria’s unwavering dedication to excellence and sets a new standard for basketball in the region.”

As Nigeria continues to make strides on the international basketball stage, Mark noted that “the nation’s passion, talent, and determination serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and fans across the continent. With these historic wins and appointment, Nigeria has truly proven that the future of African basketball shines brightly with each victory.”

“Keep shining, and I wish you all continued success in your future endeavors.”Mark concluded.

In a remarkable display of dominance and achievement, Nigeria made history at the recently concluded Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 4 in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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8 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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