The Niger State Basketball Association has called up 23 players to participate in the state basketball championship.
These players are to report to the training camp at the Minna Handball Complex, where they will embark on rigorous preparations for this year’s under-15 National Sports Youth Games.
The games are scheduled to take place in Asaba, Delta State, located in Southern Nigeria.
Abdullahi Isah, also known as EGI WORO, the secretary of the basketball association, announced that approximately 23 male and female basketball players have been selected from various schools across the state through thorough grassroots scouting.
“We have called up the players because they are deemed to be highly skilled individuals worthy to represent Niger State in the upcoming championship,” he said.
Isah emphasized that all necessary arrangements have been made for the training camp, which will serve as a platform for the players to showcase their abilities.
“Throughout this intensive training period, the officials will closely assess the players’ performances, aiming to identify the best among them to form the state team for the highly anticipated 7th National Sports Youth Games.
“The call from the Niger State Basketball Association is a testament to their commitment to nurturing basketball talent within the state. By providing these young athletes with the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage, the association aims to contribute to the growth and development of basketball in Niger State.” Isah added.
As the selected players gather at the Minna Handball Complex, anticipation and excitement fill the air, with dreams of representing their state and leaving a mark in the upcoming National Sports Youth Games.
The training camp will not only shape their individual skills but also foster teamwork and camaraderie among the players as they unite under the banner of Niger State basketball.
