After eight remarkable years at the helm of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Musa Kida has officially signalled the end of his tenure, declaring himself deeply fulfilled by his administration’s achievements. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2026 Zenith Bank Women’s Basketball League, Kida expressed immense pride in the foundation he has laid, while...
From the Court to the Economy : NBBF President & NNPC Board Chair, Engr. Musa Kida, Reflects on Nigeria’s Energy Future Just as success on the court requires resilience, teamwork, and strategic execution, building a prosperous nation demands our collective effort. As we reflect on the 66th anniversary of our independence celebrated this week Thursday...
When the history of Nigerian basketball is updated, 2026 will undoubtedly be remembered as a watershed year. Despite facing administrative headwinds and structural hurdles, the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), under the resilient leadership of Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida, is currently overseeing a golden era for the sport, proving that intentional, long-term planning always supersedes temporary...
The leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has expressed deep sorrow and shock over the passing of Mr. Lanre Macaulay, the father of D’Tigress player, Ronke Macaulay. In a heartfelt condolence message issued to the press, the NBBF President, on behalf of the board and the entire Nigerian basketball family, extended deepest sympathies to...
Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, has demonstrated his commitment to grassroots sports development with a ₦2.5 million intervention for the third edition of the Osun FA/Smartcity U-16 Football League. Adegoke, popularly known as KRAD, announced that he would provide ₦250,000 each to the six clubs...
By Ruth Dave Williams I am happy that commercialization of our apex league featured prominently in the two reform outlooks authored by NSC and NFF Congress even though I am not comfortable with their limited propositions. But they have given us at least something to build opon and I like to start or join the...
By Ruth Dave Williams I have to confess: I have changed my mind about State FA Chairmen.And I don’t make that confession lightly. For years, like many people who follow Nigerian football, I have listened to the endless criticism of State Football Association Chairmen. In sports WhatsApp groups, chatrooms, conversations among football people and even...
By Ruth Dave Williams I am tired, angry, and utterly heartbroken by what is happening to Nigerian football. We have crossed a dangerous, shameful threshold. The line separating genuine institutional reform from raw, destructive political muscle hasn’t just blurred, it has been completely obliterated. Every single week, we are forced to watch administrative power plays...
Ghana and African football legend Stephen Appiah has been unveiled as 22Bet’s new Global Ambassador, joining a growing network of some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures. The partnership brings one of Africa’s most respected former players into a programme centred on football engagement, responsible gambling awareness and community impact. Appiah joins Togo icon...
Political intervention in the NFF risks FIFA sanctions, athlete heartbreaks, and institutional collapse. The game must govern itself. Recent reports suggesting that the National Sports Commission (NSC) is attempting to influence the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) should alarm every stakeholder in Nigerian football. If true, such actions represent far more than...