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Nigeria Customs, ASPAC Qualify For 2023 Africa Women’s Basketball League

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1 year ago

December 6, 2023

…Storms Cairo next week

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria Customs Service NSC of Nigeria ladies and ASPAC from Benin Republic basketball teams have qualified to play in the 2023 Africa Women’s Basketball League (AWBL) slated for 11-18 of December.

The Game played at the outstanding MO Basketball Arena in Zone 5, the Federal Capital City of Nigeria from the first of December till Wednesday 6th of December was an attestation to the development of basketball in Nigeria, as the skills were displayed to the core during the period game.

With this victory, the Customs Service team and ASPAC of Benin Republic will join others already qualified which include, CNSS Basketball Club Wildcard (Dr. Congo), and Equity Bank (Kenya).

Other qualified teams are Inter Clubs (Angola) 5 times Champions, KPA (Kenya), Overdose Up Station (Cameroun), REG (Rwanda Energy Group), Sporting of Alexandria (Egypt) Host University of Douala (Cameroun)

NSC topped the table with 6 points after winning two games, while the ASPAC of Benin Republic played two games won one and lost one to secure 3 points, and the third participant Olukoya Ladies lost the two games with no points.

At the end of the game between the champion of Nigeria Premier League and NCS, the Borders ladies defeated the Olukoya ladies by 55:49 to secure their second victory.

The first, Second, and third quarters went in Favour of MFM with 19-13, 30-29, and 39-37 respectively but Borders Ladies came back smoking in the last quarters to turn the table with 55-49.

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Bauchi FA Chairman Patrick Pascal Honoured at Be Happy Basketball Tournament

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3 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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