First Bank B'Ball Team Win Zenith Bank Women's League Title - May 13, 2016
First Bank ladies are the champions of the 2015/16 Zenith Bank Women's League which came to an end on Thursday at the indoor sports hall of the national stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The coach Samuel Ahmedu's ladies beat defending champions Dolphins 75-60 to be crowned the new champions of the domestic basketball league season. Chairman of Dolphins Basketball, Wale Aboderin, congratulated the winners while looking forward to the season. He said, 'It was a good game and I just hope that basketball fans were entertained.' 'Once you fail to adhere to simple directives, you can't get to the set target. Disobedience cost us a lot. But this rivalry and the games that come with it is good for Nigerian basketball. And so we're already looking forward to the coming season.' The Best Five players for the competition following the three phases are Patience Okpe (165-F-94) of Dolphins, Magdalene Ukato (F/G-86), Nkechi Akashili (175-G-90), Chioma Udeaja and Okpe Atosu - all of First Bank. Nkechi Akashili was voted the Most Valuable Player. Courtesy of: tomiwababalola.com
Zenith All-Star Event - May 12, 2016
It was an glorious evening, the height of entertainment, where fashion meets basketball. The turnout was more impressive as sponsors, stakeholders, fans, press and lovers came to witness the 3rd Edition of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball All-Star game. Firstly, players were selected to feature at the 'Skill Challenge' contest, where there would be obstacles and puzzles to solve; to showcase one's talent in dribbling, passing and shooting the ball. Skill Challenge Contenders Players picked were: 1. Veronica Charles BENUE PRINCESS 2. Deborah David (G) CUSTOMS 3. Oduah Vanessa Isioma DELTA FORCE 4. Ijeh Fumnaya DOLPHINS 5. Chidimma Nwakamma ELEPHANT GIRLS 6. Christiana Isaac (94) IGP QUEENS Christiana won the last skill challenge contest, but couldn't repeat this feat. Under 16 National team player, #4 Oduah Vanessa of team Delta Force took the trophy as she passed through with least amount of time. After that, a 3-point shooting contest was arranged, as players were selected based on their effieciency on the field of play.
3-point Shooting contenders They were: 1. Ebere Okeke CUSTOMS 2. Ogor Bolum DELTA FORCE 3. Joy Aku DOLPHINS 4. Juliet Currency DOLPHINS 5. Tokunbo Olaosebikan DOLPHINS 6. Nkechi Akashili ELEPHANT GIRLS 7. Christiana Isaac IGP Queens 8. Comfort Paul IGP QUEENS Ogor, was the title owner of last season. Dolphins's (PG) #4 Tokunbo Olaosebikan won the 3pt shooting contest.
Then the main event took place; the All-Star game. Players who were selected to feature at the All-Stars, but whose teams didn't make the playoffs were flown down to partake in the event, sponsored by the the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF. Peak also took part in sponsoring this memorial event. Players did the runway as they were brought to stage on the floor, and each of them went in with their unique style on entry. Fans cheered them on. It was a mixture of basketball and fashion. To garnish this, video highlights were displayed on screen as each player was called in. The games proceded and Team ZECA won with a single point. Team ZECA 85~84 Team ASPIRE It wasn't all intense, but pure fun and enjoyment. In between, 'item 7' was passed around. Magdalene Ukato (F/G-86) was voted as MVP of the All-Star game. Courtesy of: titanbasket.com
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