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Some elite Nigerian basketball teams have enlisted to feature in the Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy championship to prepare themselves for the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) 2022 Final-8 playoffs.
Speaking on the arrangement, Oguche, a former guard for the Lagos Islanders, said the initiative would enhance the readiness of the Nigerian teams for continental challenge.
“Some of the teams in the NBBF playoffs are also listed for the Bullet Energy competition. So we have a situation where the teams would train hard, play to win the cup and then move in straight to the continent ticket challenge. This is very good for both competitions,” he said.
The Oguche/Bullet competition is scheduled to hold from November 1 to 6 at the Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos state.
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The NBBF Final-8 playoffs will commence the following day at the same venue.
NBBF league female teams like Ebun Comets, Rivers Hoopers and First Bank are some of the top clubs that will feature in the Oguche championship.
Hoopers, Kwara Falcons, and Abuja’s Nile University are among top contenders to win the championship.
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Organisers had earlier said quality prizes would be won by teams and individuals, in addition to entertainment for spectators.
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