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We Are Ready For NBBF/Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League Final-Onikeku

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1 year ago

September 29, 2024

Joel Ajayi

Sports Secretary of Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, has revealed that his team will be ready to compete when the final face of Zenith Basketball League Phase commences in Lagos.

Speaking on Saturday at the end of phase two for the Savannah conference in Abuja where the customs team only lost just one Game, Onikeku expressed that the customs team is ready to fight and win the trophy.

The top teams from each conference Atlantic and Savannah will converge in Lagos for the National finals.

The eight teams include, the Customs women’s basketball team Air Warriors, Titan Female team, and…. Will join MFM, First Bank Dolphins, and another team to compete.

Onikeku thumbs the Nigeria Customs Service Women’s Basketball Team for their resilience and outstanding performance at the just concluded Zenith Basketball League Phase 2 in Abuja.
According to him, the team has done well, in phases 1 and 2 we played 14 games and won 13 it’s a plus, and the team will be ready for Lagos.

”I just finished discussing with a coach, we are going to keep them in Camp because the time is very short so they will just take the weekend off and by Monday the team will continue the preparation.

”So, they will be in Camp until maybe four days before the championship and we will move them to Lagos for the competition proper and feel of Arena before the championship.

”We are going to Lagos prepared and we are going to leave no stone unturned we will go to Lagos and play equally with the same tempo with every other team not underrating any team.

”.Our main goal is to make sure we get to the final, then talk about winning the league and go to the zonal competition and try to secure qualification for Africa Championship”.

Onikeku, who also serves as the Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, acknowledged the immense support of the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, for the development of sports within the Customs organization.

He said, “The CG’s support has been tremendous, not only for basketball but for all sports that the Customs participate in. Playing for Customs means you will always be highly motivated. The more the players compete, the better they become”.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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