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MFM Are Champions Of 2023 Zenith Women’s Basketball League

MFM Basketball team have emerged winner of the 2023 Zenith Bank Women’s League organised by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF).

After three days of action inside the National Stadium Sports Hall, Lagos, MFM defeated Nigeria Customs 64-60 in the group match in the four-team format.

The results mean MFM topped the table after winning their 3 group matches beating Nigeria Customs, Bayelsa Whales and Air Warriors. They went home with the sum of N1.75m, a trophy. medals courtesy of the sponsor Zenith Bank PLC and a ticket to represent Nigeria at the 2024 FIBA Africa Club Championship.

Defending champions, Air Warriors came second and got N750,000 plus medals, third place went to Nigeria Customs and they smile home with N500,000 for their efforts. Bayelsa Blue Whales finished in fourth position.

MFM have now joined the exclusive list of teams which include First Bank, Dolphins, First Deep Water and Air Warriors to have won the Elite Basketball League.

Regina Donanu of MFM scooped the Most Valuable Player and Highest 3-point Shooter award, while the Highest Rebounder award went to Vivian Iwuji of Bayelsa Whales.

The cheering news of the night came from the President of the Basketball Federation who revealed that Zenith Bank will also sponsor the National Division One Female League starting in 2024 apart from the Women’s Basketball League.

The announcement was celebrated by fans and stakeholders of the game who gave kudos to the Federation and its partners Zenith Bank.

Kida said the format for the new league will be made public soon by the Federation through its Women’s Basketball League committee headed by Prof Florence Adeyanju.

The NBBF told a delighted Zenith bank management team that products of the Zenith Women’s Basketball League have gone to represent Nigeria through the Female National team, D’Tigress.

“We want to thank our partner Zenith Bank for their sponsorship. I am pleased to let you know that the female national team have won the Afro basket on four occasions and the bulk of the team used the zenith of women’s basketball to become superstars,” he said.

He assured that the Federation is doing all it can for the Tigress to qualify for the 2024 Olympics.

The NBBF boss seeks more understanding from Nigeria’s Basketball stakeholders and assured that the Men’s Premier League will begin this month

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U-13 JOF Kids Cup: B.Unit Boys To Battle Versity Boys In Final

All roads lead to the Sports Centre of the University of Lagos in Akoka, Yaba, Lagos as the final ceremony of the 5th edition of JOF U-13 Cup

 

Finalists have emerged in the ongoing 6th edition of the U-13 JOF Kids Cup Championship.

After gruelling two semi final crackers on Saturday at the Ojo Oniyun playground in Ebute Metta, Lagos, B. Unit Boys of Lagos Island and Versity Boys also from Lagos Island will slug it for the star prize on Sunday 27 April 2025.

The two finalists indeed justified their places in the final judging from their performance since the first blast of whistle in the grassroots football tournament a few weeks ago.

It was not surprising, however, to see B.Unit Boys triumph over Strong Dove of Orile after they both played 2-2 in the regulation time. The penalty shootouts ended 4-2i n favout of the winners.

Versity Boys on the hand beat First Class Boys 3-1 to book a ticket in the final.

The third place match will see Strong Dove taking on First Class Boys.

The U-13 JOF Kids Cup Tournament is organised by the Lagos State Grassroots Football Association and sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, a wholly indigenous Nigerian company, which prides itself in the development of talent of the Nigerian youth.

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NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko to Declare Niger Delta Sports Festival Open, as Commission Backs Initiative

 

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has thrown its full support behind the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), recognizing the event as a significant platform for discovering and nurturing emerging sporting talent.

The Chairman of the NSC, Shehu Dikko, will officially declare the festival open, underscoring the Commission’s commitment to promoting grassroots sports development across every region in Nigeria.

Speaking ahead of the Festival, Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, praised the initiative and called on more states to adopt similar programs to expand Nigeria’s talent pool.

“The Niger Delta Sports Festival represents a vital platform for discovering and nurturing raw talent,” Olopade stated.

“We encourage more states to adopt similar initiatives to expand the talent pool and strengthen Nigeria’s sporting future.”

In a major boost for the event, the NDSF on Friday unveiled PremiumTrust Bank as the official bank of the festival.

The event is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 8 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, bringing together athletes from across the region to compete in various sporting disciplines.

The Niger Delta Sports Festival aims to showcase budding talents, foster regional unity, and promote youth engagement in sports.

 

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JOF Kids Cup: Strong Dove, B. Unit Boys, Versity Boys, First Class Boys Lock Horns In Saturday’s Semi Finals 

JOF U-13 Cup: Teams Battle For Final Tickets

 

The battles from the final tickets among the last set of four teams of the ongoing 6th U-13 JOF Kids Cup now shifted to Ojo Oniyun playground, Ebute Metta, Lagos on Saturday.

This is coming after the Round of 8 matches were decided at the Lekki playground and Ojo Oniyun playground on Wednesday.

Strong Dove of Orile beat Miracle FC of Ijesha 1-0 to book a place in the semi finals, while B. Unit Boys from Mainland stopped Oloto Babes in tension-soaked tie that ended 3-2 at Lekki playground.

Versity Boys of Lagos Island ran away victory with 4-3 goals during the penalty shootouts after they had played a 1-1 game in the regulation time against ThankGod Boys of Oko Baba, while First Class Boys from Lagos Island beat Solution Boys 4-2.

According to the semi final fixtures released to the media by organisers, Lagos State Football Association, Strong Dove will settle scores against B. Unit Boys in the first semi-final tie, which kicks off by 12 noon, while Versity Boys will go to war against First Class Boys in the second semi final game on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Ojo Oniyun playground, Ebute Metta will be agog on Saturday with more spectators expected to watch the matches than any other day since the tournament began a few weeks ago.

The Lagos State Football Association, the joint organisers of the competition, has invited members of the JOF Under-13 Soccer Tournament Committee to watch the kids displaying their God-given talent on the field of play.

The U-13 JOF Kids Cup is sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, a wholly indigenous Nigerian company, which prides itself in the development of talent of the Nigerian youth.

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