The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the military’s commitment to promoting sports, particularly basketball, as a means of fostering unity and peace in the society.
The Defence chief, while emphasising the importance of sports as a non-kinetic approach to promoting peace and engaging the youth highlighted the role of basketball in harnessing the talents of Nigerian youths for the growth of the sport.
He also expressed the military’s dedication to organising more basketball championships in the future which will also serve as a platform for celebrating athleticism, camaraderie and spirit of sportsmanship.
Sporting Tribune reports that the tournament kicked off with a series of intense games that showcased the talents of various teams. The Armed Forces faced a tough challenge from the Hard Rockers, ultimately falling short with a score of 49-66.
Bauchi Nets and Gilali engaged in a closely contested match, with Gilali emerging victorious at 66-50. Plateau secured a solid win against Kada Stars with a score of 63-55, while Kano Pillars dominated over Niger Potters with a score of 57-40. Suleja and Gombe Bulls battled it out in a close game, with Gombe Bulls clinching a narrow victory at 65-61.
City Chiefs and Rivers Hoopers also delivered an exciting match, ending with Rivers Hoopers prevailing at 51-46. Defenders displayed a strong performance against Novena, securing a convincing win at 80-56.
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