The Savannah Conference won their third straight DStv Premier Basketball league All Star game at the weekend inside the indoor hall of the National Stadium, Abuja in a tightly contested match to beat the Atlantic Conference 81 -77 points. In an ebullient display of skills, the Savannah Conference tutored by Sani Ahmed led 31-22 after […]
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The annual DStv Basketball All Star Weekend will take place this Saturday, 23 May 2015 at the indoor sports hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. As is the practice, basketball lovers across the country and DStv subscribers will be treated to an exciting blend of live basketball games.
Speaking on the upcoming basketball all-star weekend, Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria said that the decision to hold an All Star Weekend was to mark the mid-point of the basketball season, and also to encourage the growth of the game among Nigerian youth; “It is a way of celebrating the mid-point of a tournament, and re-energizing for the forthcoming games. The game this year will be better and bigger last year’s event” Mabutho said.
Last year’s All Star Weekend Jump off was won by the Savannah team. This year’s All Star Weekend will kick off with DStv All Stars vs. Nigeria Basketball Legends All Stars and will feature notable players from both the Atlantic and Savannah conferences. Benjamin Uzoh, Jason Ebie, Tunji Awojobi and others will represent team Atlantic, while Usman Abubakar, Stanley Gumut, Abdul Yahaya to mention a few will play on behalf of the Savannah teams.
Mr. Mabutho highlighted that one of their major focus is sports development. “We know that basketball is a lifestyle sport, which is highly entertaining. It is that excitement that we want to bring to Nigeria. We want basketball to be associated with fun, excitement and family time” he said.
The President of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), Mr. Umar Tijani while commending MultiChoice Nigeria for the sponsorship and support MultiChoice has given to the Basketball Federation over the years, urged lovers of the game to come out enmass to watch the thrills of the all-star weekend as fans will be excited to watch the 3 point shooting contest finals, slam dunk contest finals and many other side attractions.
Spectators are invited to come and watch the game live as no gate fee is required. The game which will be aired live on SuperSport 7 on DStv will also go live on SuperSport Select 2 on GOtv from 3:00pm.
MultiChoice Nigeria is the headline sponsor of the DStv Premier Basketball League. Sponsorship of basketball by MultiChoice, also involves live coverage of league games by SuperSport, throughout the tournament.
Football fans were thrilled and excited as SuperSport, the biggest sports content provider on DStv and GOtv over the weekend commenced the Barclay’s Premier League season with fun and great aplomb as it brought a live studio audience to watch the opening match in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Speaking at the event, General Manager Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria, Martin Mabutho said MultiChoice and SuperSport wanted soccer fans to feel the passion of the game, which was why a live studio experience was created for the opening games of the Barclays Premier League.
Mabutho promised that MultiChoice through DStv and GOtv will bring quality live high definition coverage of games in the Barclay’s Premier League, to its subscribers. “We want our subscribers to enjoy quality football this season and in the tradition they are used to.
The games will be brought to them in excellent quality and sound, as well as in HD.” he remarked. He also thanked broadcast sponsors of the Barclay’s Premier League; Guinness Nigeria PLC, Globacom, Samsung, Honeywell and Wakanow, calling them partners in the love of football, for their support of the game, which is arguably the World’s most watched sport.
The live audience at the MultiChoice BPL Kick off saw the SuperSport panel of analysts offer projections about what to expect this season, as well as highlights to look forward to. The analysts were, Charles Anazodo, Prince Victor Ikpeba, Segun Agbede and Chisom Mbonu
A bumper package from the title sponsors of DStv Premier Basketball League awaits clubs and fans in this new season which starts 28 February, 2014. Among the initiatives announced for the new season are live broadcasts of at least 60 games on SuperSport, new courts, weekly magazine shows that focus on players, matches and attractions, among many others.
L-R: Martin Mabutho, Head Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria; Tijani Umar, President, NBBF and Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, DStv during the DStv Basketball League Press Conference held at the SWAN Reception Hall, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Tuesday 25th February, 2014.
At a press conference which held Tuesday, 25 February, 2014, at the National Stadium, Lagos, Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria, said that several strategy sessions between MultiChoice, the Nigerian Basketball Federation and other stakeholders of basketball in Nigeria were held with the objectives of enhancing the quality of games in the league, making the game more attractive to fans and ultimately, boosting the national team. “We are starting to see that basketball is moving in the right direction. We are most excited about the jump ball event slated for 28 February to herald the new season because the match will be played on a brand new court. The 2014 season will give fans a lot to be excited about than in previous seasons,” said Mr. Mabutho.
L-R: Andre Venter, Head SuperSport Africa; Martin Mabutho, Head Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria and Tijani Umar, President, NBBF during the DStv Basketball League Press Conference held at the SWAN Reception Hall, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Tuesday 25th February, 2014.
Tijani Umar, President, Nigerian Basketball Federation, said that the partnership between MultiChoice Nigeria and the federation will avail the league and the national teams great benefits. He also referred to the stakeholders’ engagement that has been taking place, saying that the meetings show that perceptions with regards to basketball in Nigeria are changing. “We thank DStv for guaranteeing to improve the league, as evidenced by the new floor that they have installed. It is a step in the right direction. We are also looking at other avenues to increase the income of the clubs, partner with insurance companies to insure players, and with FIBA (The International Basketball Federation) to train statisticians to enhance the profile of the league. SuperSport has guaranteed additional broadcast of live and recorded matches.”
L-R: Andre Venter, Head SuperSport Africa; Martin Mabutho, Head Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria; Tijani Umar, President, NBBF and Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, DStv during the DStv Basketball League Press Conference held at the SWAN Reception Hall, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Tuesday 25th February, 2014.
Andre Venter, Head, SuperSport Africa, said the partnership between MultiChoice and the NBBF will lead to greater focus of SuperSport on basketball in Nigeria. The weekly magazine shows, he said, will provide fans the opportunity to see greater details about their favourite teams and players. “We have also acquired rights to the NBA. One of the benefits of this partnership is hosting exhibition matches with NBA players in Nigeria,” he said.
L-R: Andre Venter, Head SuperSport Africa; Martin Mabutho, Head Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria; Tijani Umar, President, NBBF and Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, DStv during the DStv Basketball League Press Conference held at the SWAN Reception Hall, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Tuesday 25th February, 2014.
MultiChoice, Nigeria’s leading pay-TV content provider, renewed its commitment towards driving growth and development of basketball in Nigeria. Last year, MultiChoice renewed its commitment to basketball by signing a three-year sponsorship deal with the NBBF covering the 2013 to 2016 seasons as title sponsors. “MultiChoice is dedicated to enriching family lives and as such proud to announce its continued support of basketball and the league in line with its corporate development philosophy,’ said Mr. Mabutho.
L-R: Martin Mabutho, Head Marketing and Sales, MultiChoice Nigeria; Tijani Umar, President, NBBF and Chioma Afe, Marketing Manager, DStv during the DStv Basketball League Press Conference held at the SWAN Reception Hall, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Tuesday 25th February, 2014.
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