The 2022 edition of the African Basketball Festival held at the Bukom Arena in Accra saw Team Ghana secure a narrow 33-32 victory over their Nigerian counterparts in an intense showdown.
The Beyond the Return Committee endorsed festival, organized by Rite Sports, aimed to unite the African diaspora through the power of sports, music, and fashion.
In another exciting match, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) basketball team, who stepped in for the United States of America, triumphed over France by 33-30 to emerge victorious.
In a show of compassion, the winners of the games have decided to donate their prizes to an orphanage of their choice in the next games.
Adding to the night’s excitement were some outstanding performances by a few musicians and a stunning fashion show by Beautiful Beneath, Bloom by Edzi, and Elikem Kumordzi.
In an interview with the media, the CEO of RITE Sports, Mr Yaw Sakyi Afari, thanked the committee and pledged to expand the event to other countries.
He said, “We consider this event to be highly successful, as all participating teams have given their best. It is not just about filling the auditorium’s 4000 seats; even if we have 2000 supporters attending a basketball event around this busy time of the year, it is a success.”
He further expressed his admiration for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the participating countries and their teams, promising that next year’s event would be even more exceptional, with increased African teams from across the continent.
Looking to the future, Mr Afari shared that in two years, the African Basketball Festival would be hosted in Nigeria or South Africa after Ghana’s successful hosting.
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