Jekiri Basketball Challenge Holds In PH

The maiden edition of the Tonye Jekiri Basketball Challenge commenced on Wednesday, at the Rivers Hooper Basketball Court, in Port Harcourt.
The tournament tagged, “Time to Give Back” will see eight teams participating in the event and they will receive free branded and reservable basketball jerseys.
Speaking with sports journalists shortly after the opening game, coach of Soso Bob-Manuel Foundation, (SBMF), Noble Wechie said that, the tournament will help to encourage the young players.
He revealed that each time he heard of competition of that nature he used to be excited because he has personal interest in the development of the game at the grassroots level.
According to him, the tournament has the potentials to rapidly develop the game  in the state, saying that it can  also help the younger ones to reach their peak faster.
He commended the sponsor  of the competition, Tonye Jekiri for remembering where he started the game.
“ It is a welcome development and I pray that it would not end here rather it will continue” Bobmanuel said.

By: Kiadum Edookor