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VICTOR OYEMADA SHINES IN LEAD SPORTS AFRIQUE 9JA TEQBALL CHALLENGER SERIES
Nigeria number one seed teqer Victor Oyemade, has undelined his credentials after winning all four group games at the 2024 “9ja Teqball Challenger Series” organised by Lead Sports Afrique in collaboration with the Teqball Federation of Nigeria in Jos, Plateau State.
Playing in Group ‘A’ Oyemade in his first game today, 26th of November 2024, defeated Abdulkadir Folarin in two straight sets 12-1, 12-7, edged out Ihedioha McBlaise 12-5, 12-5, brushed off Mohammed Rabiu 12-7, 12-2 and smashed Mohammed Danjuma 12-0 12-0. He is joined by Ihedioha McBlaise as he progresses to the next round after triumphing in four games.
In Group ‘B’ Mikel Enebechukwu won four games and is joined by Yahyah Akorede who won three games to play in the next round.
Group ‘C’ saw Funsho Samson win all four games to progress while Joshua Musa won three games to join in as the second best in the Group.
Meanwhile, Grouping ‘D’ saw the calm display of Efosa Ebosa winning all four games to top the group as Ezeigbo Cornelius joined the list of top two to qualify for the second round after winning three games and losing one.
The quarter final game will be decided on November 27, 2024 at the Plateau State Deputy Governor’s parking lot, Fwavwei Junction, Rayfield, Jos, Plateau State
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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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