10 teams for Musa Kida basketball competition Season 2.
President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation,Eng Musa Kida has called on stakeholders of the Sports to join the Federation in taking the sports to greater heights.
Kida spoke at the media briefing of the Musa Kida basketball competition Season 2 for U-17 players .
He said the forthcoming event will provide massive opportunity for the technical crew of the junior national teams to pick players for the teams.
The Basketball boss who is the sponsor of the competition urged participating teams to play by the rules guiding the competition. Kida commended organisers , Wonderland Events for choosing to organize an age grade event.
“You will agree with me that the competition is a productive one because we need to replace our ageing players and no other way to start if not from the grassroots.
The Federation (NBBF) can’t do everything, it requires all of us to improve the sports of basketball.
“We are ready to partner any group or individuals all in a bid to take basketball forward .The participating teams should take advantage of the competition and compete fairly .
Meanwhile Coordinator of the event,Tayo Adeyemo of Wonderland Events said the event will feature 10 teams and will hold at the Giant of Africa Court Abesan Mini Stadium, Abesan Estate,Ipaja.
“We are going to make it strictly U-17 and all players are expected to bring their birth certificate and NIN certificate for the screening.
Coaches should understand that it is not a do or die competition but to expose the players .
It is pure developmental programme and we must be firm as organisers.
Once a player is screened out ,there is no room for replacement.
This years edition will hold November 9th and 10th with the top three teams going home with cash prizes and medals with trophies for champions in both male and female categories.
Some of the participating teams are Warlords,JF Warriors, Estate Kings, Wellspring College, SDM Academy and Doregos Private Academy.
Others are Doozy stars ,Heat Kings and Mayor suns .
Screening of players will be done on the 9th of November while draws take place same day to be followed by matches .
