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Sports Minister inaugurates NBBF board

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Nigeria’s sport minister Sunday Dare today inaugurated the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja .

Dare charged the new board to lead an inclusive federation and reconcile aggrieved stakeholders in the best interest of the country.

“For the records, this is the only board recognised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and by extension, the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“Let that message go out clearly. To the President, the Vice-President and other members of the new board of the NBBF, the task of developing basketball is now under your watch, it now lies squarely on your shoulders.

“Our job at the Ministry is done. We expect you to deliver for our country, for our athletes and for basketball development. We believe that team work, understanding and cooperation are prerequisites for achieving the board’s goals and objectives.

“The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, having noted the situation around the basketball Federation has approved the elective Congress of January 21st, 2022 and its outcome, and that is why we are here today,” the Minister said

Speaking on behalf of the new board, the President Engineer Musa Kida thanked Hon. Sunday Dare for his advocacy towards resolving the 5-year long dispute which has plagued the administration of basketball in Nigeria.

The new Executives of the NBBF are : Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida(President), Babatunde Ogunade(Vice President), Abba Kaka, Professor Yakassai, Professor Adeyanju, Adamu Deshi, Ugo Udezue, Okoro Victor, Olumide Oyedeji, Suraju Yusuf, Felix Awogu, Colonel Sam Ahmedu(retired) while Njoku Peter is the Secretary General.

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Bamidele vows to give more to Plateau UnitedBamidele vows to help Plateau United win CAF ticket

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Twenty-two-year-old Bamidele Adeniyi has assured Plateau United fans of his best as the season gets to its finale, with less than 12 matches to go.

The Jos-based who had enjoyed a blistering run of form this season, succumbed to their first home defeat on MatchDay 27 to Akwa United after they fell 2-1 at the New Jos Stadium.

Born on 14th September 2001, the former MFM FC of Lagos, Rangers and Shooting Stars goalie who’s in his first season in Joe, is one of the young shot-stoppers in the NPFL,

Bamidele’s skills in goal know no bounds, as he is a fan favourite owing to his sharp reflexes and breathtaking saves during matches.

With Plateau United aiming for a Top 3 finish in the six-horse race for the NPFL title, Bamidele shares his optimism.

“It has been a tough and challenging season for Plateau United and me in particular. Every season has its ups and downs but with hard work and dedication, I think I have done well in these nearly two seasons at the club.

” We are in a crucial stage of the season, so everyone’s input must count if we’re to achieve the management-set goals.

“I like to be positive, so am optimistic that my teammates and I will come good going forward as will put the setback against Akwa United behind and now take the matches as they come.”

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Shooting Stars can pip Tornadoes in Kaduna-Bamidele

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Bamidele Adeniyi has assured Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan fans that the club can finish the current Nigeria Premier Football League season on a high by picking a CAF ticket or winning a silverware, FA Cup at the end of the season.

The Oluyole Warriors are in Kaduna as they are guests to Niger Tornadoes in a MatchDay 27 fixture billed for the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.

Adeniyi, 22 years old, is one of the top-class young shot-stoppers in the Nigeria Premier Football League, his sharp reflexes, breathtaking saves that leave fans on the edge of their seats in matches and physical presence in goal make him the ‘Commander’ of his back four, as he marshal orders on his defenders during matches.

Born on 14th September 2001, the former MFM FC of Lagos and Rangers goalie who’s in his second season with the CAF Champions League runners-up, assured that the 3SC season has been rejuvenated after going six matches unbeaten, with the latest against Remo Stars.

“It has been a tough and challenging season for the Shooting Stars and me in particular. Every season has its ups and downs but with hard work and dedication.

” We are now rated among the top 6 teams for the NPFL title looking at the points that separate the teams in that order.

“The win in Gombe has been a turnaround for Shooting Stars, as it spurred us to break the no-win jinx against our South West bitter rivals Remo Stars 2-0, and saw us go six matches unbeaten.

“Quoting Coach Gbenga Ogunbote, we want to keep the momentum going as the second phase of the NPFL is the toughest, as every point gnarred counts and could be the deciding factor regarding position on the log at the end of the season.”

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Abia Warriors’ young left winger, Nonso Nzediegwu, believes that his team can secure a victory against Katsina United.

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Nzediegwu, who has added to the Abia Warriors’ squad with his dynamic playing style, is optimistic about their chances in the upcoming MatchDay 27 fixture.

Nzediegwu acknowledged that this season has been challenging for all teams in the NPFL, but believes that Abia Warriors showed resilience in their game against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium and were rewarded for it.

Although Abia Warriors has not had a good run in their last three matches after earning a deserved result in Kano, they hope to rejuvenate their season.

Nzediegwu emphasized the need for Abia Warriors to play the game of their lives in Katsina, take the chances that come their way, and work together as a cohesive unit.

As a former Ifeanyi Ubah and Enyimba winger, he knows the importance of coordination and teamwork in achieving success.

“It has been a tough and interesting season for all teams in the NPFL, but this second half of the season has been a challenging one looking at the results week-in-week-out and the trend on the log.

“We showed resilience in our game against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium and got rewarded with the points.

“Though Abia Warriors may not have had a good run in its last three matches after earning a deserved result in Kano, we hope to rejuvenate our season.

“As we did against Kano Pillars, we have to play the game of our lives in Katsina, take the chances that come our way and be coordinated as a unit.”

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