By Wakawaka Sports
The South East Basketball Association has commended teams, coaches, players, officials and stakeholders who participated in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.
The association, in a statement made available to the media, described the participation of the teams as a major factor in the success of the competition, while appreciating their presence and contributions to the growth of basketball in the region.
The South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Chief Ugo Udezue, expressed gratitude to all the teams that travelled to Enugu for the championship, saying their stay in the Coal City was fruitful and memorable.
“We are happy that you came to the city of Enugu. Your stay was made fruitful, and we believe you enjoyed every moment of your time here — the hospitality, the culture and the warmth of our people,” Udezue stated.
He also praised the Nigeria Basketball Federation, referees, coaches, players and match officials for their commitment and professionalism in ensuring a successful competition.
According to him, the challenges recorded during the tournament would serve as a learning experience for future basketball events.
“We are not ignorant of some of the challenges we faced during this competition. It is a learning curve, and we have taken our lessons. We are already working on them to ensure that future competitions will be better organised and more successful,” he said.
The NBBF board representative further urged stakeholders to continue offering constructive feedback, assuring that necessary improvements would be made.
“Where we did well, we appreciate your support. Where we did not get it right, tell us, and we will make the necessary corrections,” he added.
The South East Basketball Association also wished all participating teams safe journeys back to their respective destinations, thanking them for making Enugu the centre of basketball action.
