Nigeria submits gurantee letter, hopeful for Afrobasket hosting - Mar 11, 2010 (by Olusegun Ikuesan)
Nigeria, by the weekend, stepped much closer to getting the hosting right for the 2011 African Nations Cup Basketball competition for men by submitting the letter of guarantee from the Federal Government of Nigeria to the African governing body FIBA Africa. The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Tijjani Umar said that the submission of the letter followed elaborate discussion with the government
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Nigeria, by the weekend, stepped much closer to getting the hosting right for the 2011 African Nations Cup Basketball competition for men by submitting the letter of guarantee from the Federal Government of Nigeria to the African governing body FIBA Africa. The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Tijjani Umar said that the submission of the letter followed elaborate discussion with the government.
'What can be rightly said is that we have taken yet another great leap towards getting the hosting right for the continents biggest basketball competition. The discussion this time was constructive and engaging. We have passed every mark set with very high grades and we can say at this time that we are very confident that Nigeria will host Africa next year. What we demonstrated by the weekend is that the Federation is not just acting on its own but has the full backing of the Federal government of Nigeria. We are determined to host the competition at a very high level expected of the country, Umar said.
The continental body requires a letter of guarantee from the government of any country bidding to host as proof of the countrys firmed interest in the hosting of the competition.
A visitation panel of FIBA Africa are expected to visit Nigeria in a tour of facilities in a yet to be confirmed date. Nigeria is in contention with Cote dIvoire and Madagascar as host for Afrobasket 2011. Nigeria is yet to host the continent biggest basketball showpiece.
FIBA Africa
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Warriors Begin League Camping - Mar 2, 2010 (by Enoma Ugheghe)
Dordan Warriors Basketball Club of Lagos are expected to begin camping on Wednesday ahead of the commencement of the 2010 DSTV/NBBF Premier Basketball League season.
The team will begin the build-up at their Ilupeju basketball court on Wednesday as the new season dunks off on March 17.
The team co-ordinated by Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rted) came third last season behind their local rivals, Lagos Islanders and the reigning champions Kano Pillars.
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Dordan Warriors Basketball Club of Lagos are expected to begin camping on Wednesday ahead of the commencement of the 2010 DSTV/NBBF Premier Basketball League season.
The team will begin the build-up at their Ilupeju basketball court on Wednesday as the new season dunks off on March 17.
The team co-ordinated by Colonel Sam Ahmedu (rted) came third last season behind their local rivals, Lagos Islanders and the reigning champions Kano Pillars.
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Basketball Seminar holds in Ilorin - Feb 19, 2010 (by Enoma Ugheghe)
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) organised seminar for match officials which began in Ilorin, Kwara State in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria on Thursday has witnessed a large turn out of participants with over 100 people on ground going by the last census conducted Friday morning
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The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) organised seminar for match officials which began in Ilorin, Kwara State in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria on Thursday has witnessed a large turn out of participants with over 100 people on ground going by the last census conducted Friday morning.
Referees from the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, table officials and match statisticians are all featuring in the refresher program which kick starts the men's DStv League and Zenith Bank League for women. Technical partners of the sponsors and the Federation SuperSport and club coaches are also on ground.
The Vice president of the Federation Mr. Muktar Malone Khaleh told FIBA Africa that the event is aimed at getting every technical official involved with the league ready with all the updated rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
'It is mainly a program for the referees, technical commissioners and statisticians but we have brought in the coaches so that they are also updated. We have realised that some of the coaches are bit behind and feel cheated when updated rules of the game are applied. Those negative reactions can incite spectators and that is one of the things we don't want to keep happening in our leagues as we expand. There are also updated rules for our own leagues and we all need to be in perfect tune concerning these rules, Muktar said.
The program which is running at the Kwara State Stadium was declared open on Thursday by the state Commissioner for Sports Mr. Kalike who assured the participants that the state was returning in full steam into the Nigerian Basketball system.
It is good this (event) is holding here for a start but we also accepted to host the Division One league with our team Falcons deeply involved. We are preparing very hard to host and win and make it up into the DSTV Premier League. And by then we would have fixed this sports hall properly for the expected high level league, Kalike said.
The DSTV League Fixtures Committee made up of the NBBF Vice President, Hon. Tanko Dutse, Col Sam Ahmedu (rtd) and Rotimi Savage is also using the event to adopt inputs for the fixtures expected to be finalized by the weekend.
Participants began arriving in Ilorin since Wednesday and are billed to round off the program on Saturday with the departure date set for Sunday. The DStv League tentatively fixed for February 27th may likely start by early March.
By Pius Ayinor, FIBA Africa
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Nigeria, NIKE in long term sponsorship deal - Feb 15, 2010
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FIBA Africa Meeting of Coaches Committee - Feb 13, 2010
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FIBA Africa Meeting of Commission of women basket and youth - Feb 13, 2010
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Warriors academy classic move to february - Jan 27, 2010
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2011 Afrobasket for Men Bid: Nigeria Federation president confidence of chances - Jan 27, 2010
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Private schools basketball championship dunk-off in Ibadan - Jan 22, 2010
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NBBF HOLD STAKEHOLDERS MEETING - Jan 22, 2010
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Micheal umeh shines as Vive Menorca joins Melilla on top - Jan 19, 2010
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Ubaka shines in the gold coast blazes loss - Jan 17, 2010
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Nigeria born Ayinde Ubaka shines in blazes win - Jan 17, 2010
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Stallion Boys' Steal Show, win Eko-Akete Tourney - Jan 4, 2010
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All is set for Eko Akete 6-A-Side - Dec 30, 2009
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Ime Udoka Kings rally from 35-point deficit to stun Bulls - Dec 23, 2009
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24th AFCCM (Classification 5-6): Kano Pillars maintain 5th position - Dec 22, 2009
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NBBF Boss Tasks Clubs - Dec 21, 2009
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24th AFCCM (Classification 5-8): Kano Pillars beat Interclub 85-65 - Dec 21, 2009
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24th AFCCM (Classification 5-8): Kano Pillars beat Interclub 85-65 - Dec 21, 2009
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