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NBBF President Mark Donates 200k to Aso Table Tennis Championship

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The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF,Mr.Igoche Mark has hailed the organizers of the ongoing Aso Table Tennis Championship taking place at the indoor sports of hall of the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja.


Mark, alongside some NBBF members were on ground to watch the private sponsored championship over the weekend; and to also appreciate them for their  kind gesture for accommodating Mark D Ball Championship in their earlier proposed venue.

The excited NBBF President said he was thrilled by the gesture of some private individuals, who coughed out their personal funds to develop the sport. “Am so excited and thrilled when I saw how the organizers coughed out their personal money to develop the game of table tennis. I play and administer Basketball, but since what is happening here is sport, I decided to come here and watch. Kudos to the organisers, and I want other private individuals and organizations  to join governments to develop sports. “Mark stated.

The NBBF President donated the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naria (200,000) to the organizers as part of his contribution.


Responding on behalf of the Organizers, Mr. Gbenga Ajulo thanked the NBBF President for his gesture, and called for more collaboration among Sports Federations. He promised all round support for the President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation.

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.


The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.


Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.


“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.


“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.


However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.


Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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