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N8m Up For Grabs At Chief of Defence Staff Independence Day Basketball Championship

By Our Reporter, Abuja 

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen.C.G Musa OFR, is organizing a prestigious basketball championship with an impressive 8 million naira prize purse.

The tournament, scheduled to be held from October 2-6, 2024, at the Mo Arena, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja, promises to be an exciting display of skill and athleticism.

According to the organizers, the championship aims to promote unity, teamwork, and healthy competition among Nigerian basketball teams, while also showcasing the country’s rich basketball talent.

*Prize Money Breakdown*
– Winner: 4 million naira
– Runner-up: 2.5 million naira
– Third place: 1.5 million naira

The championship will feature a round-robin group stage, followed by knockout stages. 

The teams will compete in two groups of five teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals.

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