U-18 Basketball League Kicks Off in Abuja with 24 Academies
The U-18 basketball league, featuring 24 academies from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding areas, officially began on Saturday at the Mo Arena in Abuja. The event was inaugurated by Lucky Aliyu Abubakar, the President and Founder of the ABA, who stated that the league aims to provide young players with a structured pathway to develop their basketball talents.
Abubakar emphasized that talent alone is insufficient; young athletes require proper coaching, discipline, education, and regular competition to realize their potential. He reiterated the ABA's commitment to building a development pathway for these players.
Igwe Ifeanyi Eke, Chairman of the FCT Basketball Association, praised the initiative and encouraged players to take full advantage of the opportunity. The league is set to feature over 180 games across Abuja, including matches at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Basketball Courts and Mo Arena.
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