Akhator (Dallas Wings), who stormed the team’s camp on Monday evening. Other players include Ezinne Kalu (Savannah State University), Sarah Ogoke (RC Celta Vigo, Spain), Adaora Elonu (Perfumeria Avenida, Spain), Chioma Udeaja (First Bank Basketball club), Nkechi Akashili (First Bank Basketball club) and Upe Atosu (First Bank Basketball club). Th e 12-man list, which was selected from the pool of 29 players initially invited for the weeklong camping exercise will also have Ndidi Madu (University of Florida), Cecelia Okoye (McNeese State University), Ugo Nwaigwe (Temple University, Wanger College) and Nyingifa Atonye Jennifer (Elitzur Holon, Isreal).
Th e technical crew will consist of two assistant coaches, Peter Ahmedu and Ochuko Okworogun while Mfon Udoka (General Manager) and Amachree Mactaben (Player Development Manager) will form part of the delegation for this year’s apex women’s basketball tournament in Africa. North West zonal representative on the board, Suraju Yusuff , Larai Garba (Team Doctor) and Bakare Umulkuthum (Physio) and Oni Afolabi (Media Offi cer) will complete the Nigerian team who will be gunning for their third Afrobasket trophy. Meanwhile, in line with the NBBF’s long term plan, Adaeze Alaeze (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Elawure Tina Odion (First Bank) who have been identifi ed as future prospects have been added to the 12 man roster as they continue their developmental programme with the national team. Th e management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin has felicitated with Kwara United for returning to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). ABS FC Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka on Tuesday lauded the of Kwara United chairman, Prince Oladimeji Th ompson, for ensuring that the Harmony Boys were able to make it back to the elite division where they rightly belong after turbulent battle in the lower division of the Nigeria league. Chukwuemeka recalled that a 3-0 bashing of Jigawa Golden Stars on Saturday in Ilorin has fi rmly confi rmed the Ilorin based Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL) side, will be playing in the NPFL next season. Th e Nigeria Premier League Club Owners scribe, commended Prince Th ompson for working hard to see that he returned his team to its rightful place. He also congratulated Kwarans for the promotion and added that his team will do all it can to ensure the people of the state watch dual Premier League games next season. “For anyone that has played in the NNL, you will agree with me that you need a lot of hard work and dedication to get the job done. “Th at is what Prince has done, I must congratulate his staff too because their support was huge too. ”I want to say that on behalf of the proprietor of the Club Distinguished Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki (SP), the chairman of the Club Mr Seni Saraki and all of us at ABS Ilorin Football club are happy to welcome our darling team to the NPFL. “On our part, we will do our best to remain in the top fl ight, so the good people of Kwara can watch Premier League games every weekend” Chukwuemeka said. ABS Ilorin FC will on Wednesday lock horns with Enyimba of Aba in the round of 64 Aiteo Cup and another home fi xture against league leader, Plateau United on Sunday in Ilorin.
