Basket Ball

N8m up for grabs at CDS Independence Day basketball championship

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has put together a basketball championship with N8 million prize money at stake.

Scheduled to hold from 2nd to 4th October, at the Mo Arena, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, the championship promises to be an exciting display of skill and athleticism.

According to the organisers, the championship aims to promote unity, teamwork and healthy competition among Nigerian basketball teams as well as showcasing the country’s rich basketball talents. The organisers added that residents will witness an action-packed five days of thrilling matches and sportsmanship.

16 teams divided into four groups comprising of four teams will compete for the N8 million jackpot.

The teams competing teams are Kada Stars, Kano Pillars, Gombe Bulls, Niger Potters, Kwara Falcons, Dodan Warriors, Civil Defense, FCT Hard Rockers and Novena. Others are Heartlanders, City Chief, Marktown Flyers Gilali, Rivers Hooper, Armed Forces, Bauchi Nets and Customs.

While the winner will pocket N4 million, the second and third-placed teams will get N2. 5 million and N1.5 million respectively.

The CDS assured that participating teams and fans will witness a top-notch championship adding that the organisers will deliver an exceptional sporting experience.

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Taofeek Lawal

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