A renowned basketball enthusiast and the Initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mark Igoche, has called on stakeholders to embrace 2024 with Renewed Hope and face the year with total determination.
His admonition was contained in his New Year Message which was made available to Tribunesports on Sunday in Abuja. He urged stakeholders to let go and learn from setbacks and disappointments of the outgoing year saying it’s time to unite and take basketball in Nigeria to its desired heights.
“As we bid farewell to an eventful year and step into a new chapter, let us embrace the new year with renewed hope and unwavering determination. As members of this incredible basketball family, we have faced our fair share of hurdles, disappointments, and setbacks. But remember, it is during these trying times that our true strength lies. It is through the darkest of nights that the brightest stars emerge.
“So, let us unite our hearts and minds as we eagerly embrace the promises 2024 holds for us. Close your eyes for a moment and visualise a future where we stand tall as a force to be reckoned with on the international basketball stage. The time has come to cast aside the shadows of the past and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow.
“Dare to dream dear basketball family for dreams can weave miracles into reality. Together, let us forge ahead into the New Year armed with indomitable spirit, unwavering dedication and an unbreakable bond that defines our basketball family. Let us support one another, applaud each other’s achievements and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.”
Igoche, however, assured his commitment towards the development of basketball saying the New Year signals a new dawn to a positive turning point for the game.
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