The vice president of the Nigerian Basketball Federation, Babatunde Ogunade, has praised Rivers Hoopers for their remarkable performance in the ongoing Basketball Africa League.
Despite a hard-fought 83-89 defeat against Al Ahly, Ogunade hailed the team for their trailblazing journey, marking a milestone unparalleled in the country’s tournament history.
Rivers Hoopers marked their name in history as the first Nigerian squad to advance to the semi-finals of the Basketball Africa League.
Ogunade expressed his hope that future Nigerian clubs participating in the tournament will mirror Rivers Hoopers’ dedication, emphasizing the importance of taking the competition seriously.
