The Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF, has dismissed rumours over a purported postponement of the 2021 Men’s Premier Basketball League starting today Tuesday, 7th, September.
NBBF says the rumour is unfounded and an imagination of some people, whose aim is to cause confusion among clubs and players already preparing for the league.
To this end, 22 teams will commence the race for the sole ticket for the 2021 NBA/FIBA Basketball African League today Tuesday.
11 teams from the Atlantic Conference will converge on Akure, Ondo State, for the conference phase, while another 11 clubs will be in action in the Savannah Conference in Abuja.
Rivers Hoopers, Kwara Falcons, Raptors, Police Baton, Ondo Raiders, Islanders, Coal City, Impressions, CAMAC, Invaders, and Lagos Warriors will slug it out at the Sports Hall of the Akure Township stadium.
The Indoor Hall of Package B of the (Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja) will play host to Kano Pillars, Niger Potters, Gombe Bulls, Customs, Reformers, Benue Braves, Nigeria Army, City Chiefs, Plateau Peaks, and Bauchi Nets in the Savannah conference.
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In a communiqué earlier issued to all clubs, the refusal to honour the 2021 invitation, will lead to automatic relegation to the Total Division One.
Players who competed at the just concluded Total National Division One and Two are already status barred from competing in the premier league.
With preparations already put in place by the Nigeria Basketball Federation, stakeholders are expecting a hitch-free competition, which promises to be keenly contested.
Match fixtures will be released after the Technical meeting today.
Edited: Tunde Orebiyi
