The FIBA Africa Zone 3 has announced that it sympathizes with the management, officials and players of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja, after they were involved in a road accident on their way to Lagos. They were on their way for the Final-8 playoff of the 2024 Nigeria Premier Women’s Basketball League.
The President of FIBA Africa Zone 3 Col Samuel Ahmedu (Retd) said, “I have received the sad news that members of the Air Warriors Basketball Team were involved in a serious vehicle accident resulting in some injuries while travelling to Lagos for the Final-8 about a week ago.”
The administrator thanked God for his mercies for sparing the lives of those involved in the accident.
“Please accept, on behalf of myself and the National Basketball Federations of FIBA Africa Zone 3, our heartfelt sympathy and commiseration on the unfortunate incident.”
The FIBA Chief who is also a board member of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), said that all basketball followers recognize and appreciate the contributions and support of Air Warriors and it’s club Chairman Abdulmajid Solademi are giving to lift basketball in Nigeria and FIBA Zone 3.
Air Warriors are one-time Nigerian national champions, while players and Coaches like Murjanatu Musa and Blessing Waziri (Kacham) Samson Sotiminu and Aderemi Adewunmi (Coach Owollo), have represented Nigeria in international competitions these past years.
“I encourage you ( Solademi), to remain steadfast and hopeful in your noble quest of providing meaningful development and source of livelihood for our youths using your team as a veritable vehicle,” Ahmedu who is also an Executive Member of FIBA Africa said.
Club Chairman Alhaji Solademi has expressed gratitude to the basketball community, fans, and well-wishers for their support during this difficult time.
“This heart-wrenching incident serves as a poignant reminder of life’s fragility. The Air Warriors vow to support their teammates, rebuild, and honour their resilience, continuing to strive for excellence on and off the court.”
There were reported cases of fractures and lacerations to players and officials in the road accident but they are recovering well.
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