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NBBF Hold Emergency Congress In Abuja Today

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3 years ago

August 31, 2022

The Nigeria Basketball Federation, (NBBF) will on Wednesday morning holds its emergency congress in Abuja,.

It was gathered that the congress was called to solve avoidable internal crisis as board members were not happy for not being carried along.

An insider, who spoke in confidence, told Our Correspondent on Tuesday night alleging that the President, Musa Kida and his Vice-president, Babs Ogunade are running a ‘two-man Federation’ leading to Members registering their displeasures.

According to the source, “The elective congress will take place in Abuja tomorrow (Wednesday) 31st August, 2022 in Abuja. And I am in Abuja to attend the Congress for the first time after the impasse and incoming of new General Secretary. To forestall how Kida ran non-inclusive Federation in his first term which i was part of a board member, it is important that we register our grievances.

“Like his first year, none of the board members heard anything on the 4th Window of D’Tigers FIBA World Cup Qualifier. This must be stopped before it gets out hand.”

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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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