Maktown Flyers Achieve Historic BAL Victory Over JCA King
Igoche Mark, a renowned basketball promoter, congratulated the Maktown Flyers for their impressive 76-68 victory against JCA King in the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Sahara Conference. Mark described the win as historic and a significant statement for Nigerian basketball.
He praised the team's composure, discipline, and collective determination, noting that the championship is not won by individual players but through teamwork. Key player Jawad Adekoya contributed 20 points, while Tyrel Corbin, Hassan Drame, and Ogbodej Abah added 13 points each.
The Flyers demonstrated their intent from the start, scoring 21 points in the opening quarter. Mark emphasized the importance of sustaining investment in domestic basketball and encouraged the team to remain humble and hungry for success.
This victory not only marks the Flyers' first-ever win in the BAL but also reinforces the potential of Nigerian talent when provided with structured support.
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