Basketball
Igoche Mark Hails Rivers Hoopers for Picking BAL Playoffs Ticket
Joel Ajayi
The Initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has congratulated Nigerian Champions, Rivers Hoopers for becoming the first Nigerian team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League Playoffs.
Mark, in his message on Thursday says the qualification for the BAL Playoffs is not only a personal triumph, but also a triumph for the Nigerian basketball community.
“I am truly inspired by your success. It is a testament to the potentials and talents around in Nigeria. Your victory over APR in Dakar, Senegal is a proud moment for our nation and serves as an inspiration for aspiring basketball players across the country.
Your qualification for the BAL Playoffs is not only a personal triumph, but also a triumph for the Nigerian basketball community. It demonstrates that with hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment, Nigerian teams can compete and excel at the highest levels of the sport.”Mark message reads.
While commending the Rivers Hoopers players, coaches, and management for their exemplary performance; he noted that this achievement will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of Nigerian basketball stars and fuel the continued development of the sport in Nigeria.
Rivers Hoopers defeated APR 78-71 to clinch BAL Playoffs qualification over the weekend in Dakar, Senegal.
Basketball
Grinders Basketball Foundation Empowers 50 Students with “Back to School” Initiative
Grinders Basketball Foundation, a non-profit organization, recently held its sixth edition of the “Back to School” outreach program, providing support to 50 students from various educational institutions across Nigeria.
The event, which took place over the weekend in Abuja, saw the beneficiaries receive a cash sum and other essential educational materials to aid their academic pursuits.
Igoche Mark, a proud supporter of the foundation’s initiative, expressed his delight in associating with the program. “I feel proud whenever basketball is used as a vehicle to reach out to the most vulnerable in society through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),” Mark said. He assured of his continued support for basketball development in the country.
Alhassan Joseph Enbago, Secretary of the foundation, revealed that the beneficiaries were carefully selected from primary, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions within Nigeria. He described the sixth edition as successful and promised improvements in the seventh edition.
The “Back to School” program is a testament to Grinders Basketball Foundation’s commitment to using basketball as a tool for social impact. By providing educational support to underprivileged students, the foundation aims to empower them to reach their full potential.
With the success of this edition, the foundation looks forward to expanding its reach and impact in future initiatives.
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