The Nigeria Basketball Federation announced yesterday that training camp for Afrobasket men will open in Abuja today, May 26th through Thursday May 30th where 12 players from the home league will sweat it out for inclusion in subsequent camps, invitational tournaments and ultimately in the team to Abidjan in August.
Meanwhile, the federation also yesterday reappointed Coach Ayo Bakare to head the team's coaching staff to build on the success of the programme since 2011 and ensure the sustainable growth of the team into a winning unit.
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The Olympic team's assistant coach, Sani Ahmed was also returned and Union Bank coach and ex- national captain, Ayinla Johnson returned to the senior team staff after his departure in 2005/2006 when he assisted Coach Sam Vincent.
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Two young coaches, Abdulrahman Mohammed of Abuja team, Mark Mentors and Ogoh Odaudu of Portharcourt-based Royal Hoopers were added to the coaching staff.