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NBBF President Felicitates With Muslim Faithfuls On Eid-El Fitri Celebration

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3 years ago

May 2, 2022

..Charges them to imbibe lessons of Ramadan

By Akeem Busari

President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida has sent a congratulatory message to all Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria and diaspora on the celebration of Eid-El Fitri.

In the message, Kida enjoined them to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan, which included peace, love, unity, kindness and compassion, even after the fasting period.

” Ramadan is a month of peace and blessings. It is a month that brings out compassion and kindness. Therefore, going forward, I want to plead that we keep the lessons therein to our hearts and put them to practice for the benefits of humanity.

He went ahead to advise all stakeholders in the fortunes of Nigeria basketball to rally around the his NBBF led board for continued development and growth of the game in Nigeria. Adding that with genuine and concerted efforts, Nigeria would continue to remain the shinning light of the game in Africa.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

Published

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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