Reigning champions Rivers Hoopers, Lagos Legends, last year’s semi-finalists Gboko City Chiefs, and Nigeria Customs secured their spots in the next phase of the competition. Lagos Legends and Rivers Hoopers dominated the league, each finishing with records of six wins and one loss. Gboko City Chiefs followed in third place with five wins and two […]
Both sides displayed skill and determination, but Ekiti edged the contest with greater composure in the closing moments. Basketball coach Adetayo Awojinrin praised his players, saying the victory was a reward for their hard work throughout the tournament. In Kungfu, Funbi Adedoyin secured bronze in the 48kg female category, earning praise from coach Ronke Raji […]
The 19-year-old collapsed while practicing with the UP Fighting Maroons at the Varsity Training Centre in Diliman. Despite immediate first aid and being rushed to a nearby hospital, he was later pronounced dead. Confirming the tragic incident in a statement published by Spin.ph, Bo Perasol, Director of the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development, […]
It wasn’t nearly as pretty as the opening 75-54 blowout of Australia, but Ezinne Kalu was the best performer on the day, with the New Jersey-born point guard and three-time AfroBasket champion Ezinne Kalu followed up with her second successive stunning performance in as many outings at the Games. Following their impressive win over the […]