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Imo state Players,Officials Hail NBBF Vice President,Osita Nwachukwu Over Donations

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3 years ago

April 16, 2022

Head Coach of Imo state Para Basketball Team,Mrs.Angela Nzekwe has lauded the gesture of the Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Osita Nwachukwu donations of jersey to the team.

Mr.Nwachukwu’s jersey donations was welcomed by cheers and applause from the team, made up of players and officials.
Reacting,the Imo state head coach thanked the NBBF Vice President for his gesture and thoughtfulness,as she prayed God to use the Igoche Mark NBBF board to reposition Basketball in Nigeria.
“I want to commend our South East Zonal Rep, who also doubles as the NBBF Vice President for his gesture and thoughtfulness towards this Imo state team.His donations will go a long way to spur us up.I pray that God will use him and the Igoche Mark NBBF board to reposition Basketball in Nigeria.”Mrs.Nzekwe stated.

She commended the Imo state Director of Sports, Chief Emmanuel Metu for also supporting the team.

The Imo Para Basketball team emerged fourth after losing in the losers’final to team FCT.

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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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