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Igoche Mark Celebrates Nigeria’s Historic Wins and Appointment at BAL 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.”
In a remarkable display of dominance and achievement, Nigeria made history at the recently concluded Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 4 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Sports
Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82
Joel Ajayi
Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.
Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.
According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.
The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.
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