Former Nigeria international basketball player and sports executive Ugo Udezue has endorsed Dr Mustapha Abdullahi’s bid for the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). Udezue, who has played for Nigeria at youth and senior levels and worked as an NBA-certified agent, said his experience convinced him that Nigeria’s biggest asset is its talent, but the sport needs a viable business structure. In a statement titled “The Business of the Game: Why Dr Mustapha Abdullahi Is My Choice to Lead Nigerian Basketball,” Udezue said Nigeria has the population, players, and sporting pedigree to become a major force in African basketball but risks missing out on growing commercial opportunities. He called for stronger commercial structures, infrastructure, and professional management.
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