Basketball
With Some Fine-Tuning, D’ Tigress’ Podium Finish is Guaranteed- Igoche Mark
Jeph Ajayi
Basketball Promoter, and the founder of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr Igoche Mark, beamed with pride as he watched the Nigerian women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, take on the formidable Les Bleues. Despite the 75-54 loss, Mr. Mark was impressed by the team’s display of courage, tenacity, and dexterity.
“I must commend the D’Tigress for their impressive performance against one of the world’s best women’s basketball teams,” Mr. Mark said in a post-game interview. “Their determination and skill on the court were evident, and I’m proud of the way they represented Nigeria.”
In the game, D’Tigress showed several standout moments with their aggressive defense which resulted in 13 steals, showcasing their quick hands and alertness on the court as a team. The ladies also demonstrated their depth with contributions from all the players, particularly in rebounding, where they grabbed 32 boards, including 7 on the offensive end.
As the D’Tigress prepare to face Canada in their next match on Sunday, Mr. Mark urged them to take his advice to heart. “With some fine-tuning on defense, I believe this team has the potential to go far in the competition. They’ve already shown they can compete with the best; now it’s time to take it to the next level.”Mark stated.
Basketball
8 Million Naira Up for Grabs at Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Basketball Championship
Joel Ajayi
In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen.C.G Musa OFR is organizing a prestigious basketball championship, with an impressive 8 million naira prize purse.
The tournament, scheduled to hold from October 2-6, 2024, at the Mo Arena, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, promises to be an exciting display of skill and athleticism.
According to the organizers, the championship aims to promote unity, teamwork, and healthy competition among Nigerian basketball teams, while also showcasing the country’s rich basketball talent.
*Prize Money Breakdown: Winner: 4 million naira, Runner-up: 2.5 million naira and Third place: 1.5 million naira
The championship will feature a round-robin group stage, followed by knockout stages. The teams will compete in two groups of five teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.
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