Mustapha Abdullahi has been elected President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), defeating former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and ex-international Ejike Ugboaja. Abdullahi secured 48 votes in Thursday's election in Abuja, while Oyedeji polled eight votes and Ugboaja received none. He succeeds outgoing President Musa Kida. Ugo Udezue emerged unopposed as NBBF Vice President. The new leadership is expected to address challenges affecting the sport's growth, including domestic competitions, grassroots development, players' welfare, funding, and strengthening basketball structures across the country.
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