Team Nigeria etched their name into the record books at the 2025 Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) on Sunday, December 14, clinching their maiden championship after a series of hard-fought victories against Ghana, Liberia, and China.
The historic win was especially momentous as it marked Nigeria’s first victory over Ghana at the ABF, ending Ghana’s formidable three-year reign in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. The tournament’s opening clash, held on December 12, saw Nigeria edge out host nation Ghana 52–48 in a tense and closely contested encounter, a result that set the stage for Nigeria’s remarkable campaign and shifted the balance of power in the tournament.
Despite facing setbacks, including a narrow three-point loss to Team Lebanon in their second game, Nigeria stayed resilient. They rebounded with a gritty 47–44 win over Team Liberia to stay in contention for the title. Nigeria’s crowning moment came in their final match, where they delivered a commanding 114–37 victory over Team China to seal their championship run.
The fifth edition of the Africa Basketball Festival celebrated its milestone anniversary with five days of thrilling action, featuring five participating countries, Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, China, and Lebanon—and five fashion brands. The event drew over 5,000 spectators, who enjoyed a dynamic blend of high-octane basketball, live music performances, and vibrant fashion shows.
The 2025 ABF was made possible through sponsorship from Glico General Insurance, GTS Drilling, Indomie Noodles, GTV Sports Plus, Points Africa, Warrior King Watches, Lamborghini Energy Drink, The Luckiest Africa, Minimie Atsomo, Lush Hair, Verna Water, the Ghana Basketball Association, Nkonkonsa.com, Awuah Sports, Sporty FM, Nescafé, and the Ghana Tourism Authority. The festival was produced by RITE Sports Services and hosted by the University of Ghana Sports & Wellness Directorate.
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Source: Apexnewsgh.com
