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Victory At Last, Nigeria’s men Basketball league come alive after years of Extinction

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After  years of issues involving the Nigeria Basketball Premier league, the league is commencing in a grand style at the Nigeria capital city Abuja and the state of Sunshine, Akure in Ondo state today’s Wednesday September 2021 respectively.

It will be recalled that a court case stopped the league over the years but the February 2021 judgment quashed all the cases, a verdict many adjudged to be a victory for basketball in the country.

In the first game in Abuja, which is the Savannah conference that will be played in Abuja, the Gombe Bull will lock it up with Defenders by 10: 00 am.

Nigeria Customs to play Benue Braves by 12:45noon as Gboko City Chiefs will tackle Reformers by 2:45pm while the final game of the day will be Nigerian Army Versus Kano Pillars by 4:45 pm

All the matches will be played inside the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B Moshood Abiola Stadium, in Abuja.

Also, 11 teams from the Atlantic conference which include Rivers Hoopers, Kwara Falcons, Raptors, Police Baton, Ondo Raiders, Islanders, Coal City, Impressions, CAMAC, Invaders and Lagos Warriors will slug it out at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Akure Township stadium.

Addressing Journalists in a media parley on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chairman Caretaker Committee NBBF Engr. Musa Kida, has said all things are in place to have a better 2021 Nigeria Basketball Premier League.

According to him, Hands are on deck to commence the Basketball Premier League in both the Atlantic and Savannah conferences.

“The Secretariat is responsible for dispatching letters to the various clubs and that is the reason why the League is starting in Abuja.”

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Igoche Mark Seeks Collaboration,Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders in 2024

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The Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with a renewed hope and face the the year with an unwavering determination.

Mark’s admonition was contained in his new year message issued on Sunday in Abuja.
The message reads, “As we bid farewell to an eventful year and step into a new chapter, but let us embrace the new year with renewed hope and unwavering determination.


As members of this incredible basketball family, we have faced our fair share of hurdles, disappointments, and setbacks. But remember, it is during these trying times that our true strength lies. It is through the darkest of nights that the brightest stars emerge.


So, let us unite our hearts and minds as we eagerly embrace the promises that 2024 holds for us. Close your eyes for a moment, and visualize a future where we stand tall as a force to be reckoned with on the international basketball stage. The time has come to cast aside the shadows of the past and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow. 


Dare to dream, dear basketball family, for dreams can weave miracles into reality. Together, let us forge ahead into the new year, armed with indomitable spirit, unwavering dedication, and an unbreakable bond that defines our basketball family.

Let us support one another, applaud each other’s achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.” He stated.
Mark who reaffirmed his commitment towards the development of basketball,says the new year signals a new dawn to a positive turning point for the game.


“In this new year, let us reaffirm our commitment to the sport we love with every beat of our hearts. Let us nurture the young talents that lie in wait, providing them with guidance, encouragement, and the platform to shine.Believe in the power of our basketball family, dear friends. Believe that we have what it takes to soar to new heights, to defy all odds, and to emerge victorious.


Together, let us raise our heads high, brush off the dust of the past, and embrace the future with open arms.

For 2024 promises to be the dawn of a new era, a chapter where our basketball legacy shall flourish like never before. Wishing you all a year brimming with hope, growth, and joy. May the courts be our canvas, and may the game forever unite us”.Mark’s new year message concludes

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