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Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball qualifies for 2023 African Games
Nigeria men’s wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the 2023 African Para Games in Ghana.
Nigeria defeated Ghana, Gambia and Senegal at the just concluded International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) African Para Games qualifier in Accra on Sunday.
The President of Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson commended the resilient spirit of the players and technical crew.
Johnson said the board member made a wise decision to source for sponsors for the men’s wheelchair basketball team to participate in the qualifiers.
The sports marketer said, “I am full of joy to see that the men’s wheelchair basketball team has qualified for next year’s African Para Games. The decision of Nigeria participating at the qualifiers took place 24 hours after our elections and we are excited our sacrifice was worth it.
“The players showed dedication off and on the court to ensure Nigeria is represented at the African Games. They played every game like their lives depended on it for survival and they eventually brought home the ticket”.
He called on potential sponsors to key into the developmental programs of the new board of Wheelchair Basketball Federation.
However, the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball women’s team has secured an automatic qualification.
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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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