As Nigeria Basketball Federation election dey come, former national team player Kingsley Ogwudire don raise concern about the way old and new generation of Nigerian basketball dey drift apart from each oda. Ogwudire believe say to rebuild the sport no be only about to elect new administrators or organise competitions, e say former players must dey involved for any decision wey concern Nigerian basketball.
Im appeal come before the federation elective congress wey dem schedule for October 15 for Abuja, where new leadership team go emerge. As e dey speak for Real Talk With Kingsley Ogwudire, the former international express concern say the sense of unity wey Nigerian basketball players use to share don reduce. "Tere get time wey we love to play for Nigeria because we truly enjoy say we dey together," e recall.
E explain say before, disagreement dey among players, but their commitment to each oda and the national team help dem maintain strong bond. Ogwudire wan make say to restore that relationship to be among the top tin wey the incoming administration go handle first. "The next NBBF President must understand say to rebuild Nigerian basketball no be only about administration, competitions, or results," e talk. E argue say former internationals get experience wey fit help for player development, mentoring and the overall direction of the sport.
Im comments dey come as the federation dey prepare for one contested presidential election. Four candidates don clear to contest the presidency, including former D'Tigers captain Olumide Oyedeji and former national team player Ejike Ugboaja. But Ogwudire concern pass the identity of who go win, because e wan make the next leadership reconnect with people wey help build the country international reputation. "Abeg, make we save Nigeria Basketball. Make we bring back the love," e beg.
