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Nigeria Customs, ASPAC Qualify For 2023 Africa Women’s Basketball League
…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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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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