Warriors academy classic move to february - Jan 27, 2010 (by Enoma Ugheghe)
the eight edition of the warriors basketball academy classics and elite championship (ilupeju classic)which was billed to hold between 15-20 february has been moved forward and will now hold between 8-13 february 2010
the change in the date was sequel to the basketball clinic designed by the NBBF for coaches,match commissioners and match officilas of this year nigeria basketball federation premier [read more]
the eight edition of the warriors basketball academy classics and elite championship (ilupeju classic)which was billed to hold between 15-20 february has been moved forward and will now hold between 8-13 february 2010 the change in the date was sequel to the basketball clinic designed by the NBBF for coaches,match commissioners and match officilas of this year nigeria basketball federation premier league season which is slated for february 18-21 in ilorin,kwara state,simon obosa eubuamwan,the deputy director of the academy revealed that the classics had to be postponed for the basketball clinic since they are part of the league stakeholders
2011 Afrobasket for Men Bid: Nigeria Federation president confidence of chances - Jan 27, 2010 (by Olusegun Ikuesan)
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation President (NBBF), Tijjani Umar, has expressed confidence on the chances of the country winning the 2011 FIBA African Championship for Men.
Umar affirmed that it is only a matter of time before the country would be announced as the substantial host of the competition by the continental ruling body, FIBA Africa.
The NBBF boss says the federation has the endorsement of the Nigeria Minister for Sports, Engr [read more]
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation President (NBBF), Tijjani Umar, has expressed confidence on the chances of the country winning the 2011 FIBA African Championship for Men.
Umar affirmed that it is only a matter of time before the country would be announced as the substantial host of the competition by the continental ruling body, FIBA Africa.
The NBBF boss says the federation has the endorsement of the Nigeria Minister for Sports, Engr. Sani Ndanusa to pursue the bid to its logical conclusion as the federation set machinery in motion to receive FIBA Africa team who are expected in the country to inspect facilities of the country bid city, Abuja.
We have the full support of the Federal Ministry of Sports and the Government of Nigeria to bid for the 2011 Afrobasket for Men. We have prepared well and we have all the facility needed for this level of championship, so we are very optimistic to emerge as the host country for the 2011 event, Umar said confidently.
The NBBF boss who led a four man delegation comprises of the 1st Vice President Mukthar Khaleh who is also a member of the Central Board of FIBA Africa as President of FIBA Africa Zone-III, Tagwai Yusuf and Mustapha Suleiman to formally present the bid document to the Central Board of FIBA Africa last weekend in Cairo, Egypt.
He added that the continental basketball body has set up an inspection committee that would visit the bidding countries soon to inspect facilities on ground.
The inspection team will be led by the Secretary General of the African body Dr. Alphonse Bile and other members of FIBA Africa will be in the country to inspect facilities at the Abuja National Stadium in April this year.
Nigeria is bidding for the 2011 Africa biggest basketball showpiece The Nations Cup which will serve as 2012 London Olympic Games qualifiers alongside, Cote dIvoire and Madagascar.
It will be recalled that Nigeria stepped down for Libya as host of the 16th edition of the competition won by Angola last year. Michael Efevberha (196-G-84, college: Cal.St. Northridge)
Private schools basketball championship dunk-off in Ibadan - Jan 22, 2010 (by Olusegun Ikuesan)
The 5th edition of the Private Secondary Schools Basketball Championship for high schools in Ibadan and its environs has commenced.
In a statement signed by Arebun Peter on behalf of the Zonal Coordinator of the National Sports Commission, NSC Peter Nelson, the annual tourney, which is it fifth edition is being staged to shore up the interest of students within Oyo State in the game of basketball, and thereby raising a new breed of players who would represent the state in future competitions [read more]
The 5th edition of the Private Secondary Schools Basketball Championship for high schools in Ibadan and its environs has commenced.
In a statement signed by Arebun Peter on behalf of the Zonal Coordinator of the National Sports Commission, NSC Peter Nelson, the annual tourney, which is it fifth edition is being staged to shore up the interest of students within Oyo State in the game of basketball, and thereby raising a new breed of players who would represent the state in future competitions.
Players from the tourney would be selected from the state finals and this set of players would be groomed to take over from the ageing ones.
The participating schools for this years edition of the championship include Lead City High School, Marrela International College, Addin International College, Concord School, International School, U. I. and Nickdel College among others.
The preliminary matches will be played on two-leg basis, while the semi-finals and finals will take place at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan.
The zonal coordinator is optimistic that this years edition of the competition will be the best ever organized, adding that trophies and prizes would be awarded to top placed schools.
Nelson added that there would be other attractive fun games for parents and guardians at the event, while top officials of NSC including directors and general managers of sports.
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