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NBBF’s Care, support spurs us to victory-D’Tigress

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3 years ago

September 28, 2021

D’Tigress players has revealed that the secret behind their back to back success in the Afrobasket was as a result of support and care given to the players by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, under the leadership of Engr. Musa Kida.

Speaking shortly after the team was given heroic welcome at the MKO Abiola Stadium, on Monday, in Abuja, one of the players, on behalf of the team, the D’Tigres Shot-Blocking SensationNkem Uwa Akaraiwe said that, the given support was the reason behind their victory in Cameroon.

According to her, NBBF has been very supportive right from the time the team started camp till the victory day, they are supportive and caring.

“The welfare is good, the treatment is second to none, and it would have been a different ball game if the team did not receive adequate support from the Federation, under the leadership of Engr Kida.”

When asked if the team will be willing to win the Afrobasket come 2023?She replied: “Basketball is a game of change, but hopefully, by God’s grace, D’Tigress is going to do well.”

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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2 weeks 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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