All is set for the debut of the African Basketball League as
top International Basketballers who will be featured throughout the season have
arrived Nigeria for the league which tips off on 5th of March 2016 at the
Landmark event centre. Four cities in West Africa will play host to a hundred
and twenty games in the first season; Lagos, Abijan, Dakar and Libreville.
Lagos Islanders, Lagos Warriors and Stallions are the participating Nigerian
teams.
The other Africa clubs that will participate in the league
are Dakar Rapids from Senegal, Abidjan Ramblers from the Cote d’Ivoire and
Izobe Basketball Club from Libreville.
The first game will see the Stallions playing at home
against Dakar Rapids of Senegal on Saturday March 5th, the game will commence
by 6.30pm at Landmark Event Centre.
Some key players to look out for during the season are Mark
Hill, Kelechi Anuna, Melvin Baker, Akintunde Moses, amongst others.
Mark Hill: At 5’11, Mark Hill is a quick silver point guard
who has the ability to lead his team, while being able to score at will
anytime. He has an excellent foot speed and agility which makes a very good
penetrator who can finish in traffic. Mark was most notedly the league’s MVP in
Finland for the 2014/2015 season before he joined the Lagos Islanders.
Kelechi Anuna: Kelechi is a point guard for the Stallions,
having also played for the Nigerian National Team in the past and more recently
for the Slovakia League. Born and bred in the USA, Kelechi played basketball
for his college Middle Tennessee State University before he played
professionally. He has played in Top leagues in Tunisia, Slovakia, Dominican
Republic, Egypt and Venezula.
Melvin Baker: At an outstanding 6’7’ and 215 pounds, Melvin
Baker is more than an able power forward, adept at blocking shooters who might
be aiming for his team’s basket. He has played basketball across Europe, most notably
winning the championship in Helsinki Finland and winning the championship while
averaging 17ppg and 8rpg.Melvin represents the Lagos Islanders.
Akintunde Moses: Akin is a versatile, physical and athletic
player with tremendous athleticism and strength which make him a powerful lead
on the court. He is an excellent mid-range and 3-point shooter. Akin represents
the Stallions.
As more professional basketball players arrive in Nigeria
for what can be described as one of the greatest and most remarkable events in
Africa, we hold on to our seats in anticipation of The African Basketball
League Season premier.
Tickets are available on www.ablafrica.com, Wakanow offices
and Select Union Bank branches.
The ABL is proudly supported by TRACE, Union Bank, Wakanow,
Cornerstone Insurance, Landmark, THE BEAT 99.9FM and ASKY Airline.
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