Basketball
Nigeria Basketball Premier league: Excitement as Reformer beat Gboko City Chiefs 74 – 63
… Kano Pillars Cages Nigerian Army 79-40
It was joyous mood as the much-awaited Nigeria Men’s Basketball Premier league, finally kick-off in a grand style in both the Atlantic and Savannah conferences on Wednesday. The Savannah conference began in Abuja with the Reformer beating Gboko City Chiefs 74 – 63 in the first game of the game
The games holding at the Package B of the MKO Abuja stadium saw a lot of excitement.
Basketball stakeholders who thronged the Stadium to watch the matches expressed excitement on the return of the basketball league in the country. The bemoaned the state of the League which had been in comatose for years as a result of court injunction that was recently trashed into dust-bin.
The games in Abuja though, suffered a little hiccups following the broken fiber glass attached to the rim inside the Indoor Sports Hall, but was rectified with the speedy intervention of the Chairman Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Basketball Federation NBBF Engr Musa Kida who ensured immediate repairs and commencement of the games .
In the first match, Reformer start the game on winning note defeating Gboko City Chiefs of Benue 74 – 63.
Kano Pillars in the second game tamed the Nigerian Army 79- 40 in the second game.
Basketball
Nigeria @ 65: Igoche Mark Pays Homage to Nigerian Athletes for Contributions
Joel Ajayi
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday October 1, Basketball Promoter and Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, has commended the country’s athletes for their outstanding contributions.
In a heartfelt message, Mr. Mark praised active and retired athletes for consistently putting Nigeria on the global map through their dedication, hard work, and achievements. “Your dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only brought us pride but have also inspired a generation of Nigerians,” he stated.
The Sports Administrator urged the National Sports Commission to establish a platform to celebrate these athletes and recognize their invaluable contributions to Nigerian sports. He emphasized the need to honour their legacy and provide a framework for their continued involvement in sports after retirement.
To support athletes in transition, Mr. Mark recommended that “retirement plans be implemented to ensure a seamless transition into life after sports. This would enable athletes to plan for their future and maximize their post-athletic careers.”
Furthermore, he proposed a welfare package for retired athletes, including access to healthcare, education, and economic empowerment programs. “By doing so, we can show our appreciation for their service and ensure that they are taken care of,” Mr. Mark added.
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary on October 1, with the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” Mr. Mark’s sentiments echo the sentiments of many Nigerians who believe in the importance of recognizing and supporting the country’s athletes.
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