The 2015 edition of the annual Mark ‘D Ball basketball tournament draw near and the Chief Executive Officer of the biggest basketball tournament in the country, Igoche Mark has given assurance that the December show piece will raise the bar in participation and organization.
Igoche Mark who is the initiator of the Mark d' ball tournament also confirmed that the equipment needed for the tournament have already arrived and all preparations have been made to ensure a smooth and rewarding tournament.The tournaments proper which is powered by Mark Sports Foundation is targeted at grooming young kids and renowned basketball coaches within and outside the country will grace the event.
The cordinator of the tourment, Obande Ogbole says that this year's event is expected to be more glamorous with more than 350 children within the ages of eight to sixteen years would be trained and that those selected after the training would be given scholarships to go to school and also build up their career in sports.
The Media Coordinator of the tournament, Comrade James Oche declared that world class basketball stars, some international and retired players like Ejike Ugboaja, Osita Nwachukwu, Sam Oguche, Victor Odomu and Ogoh Odaudu will once again turn the city into a frenzy of activities. Comrade Oche stated further that other side attractions will include music, comedy, the face of Idoma beauty pageant and a visit to the orphanage.
According to him, the line up of musicians and celebrities expected to feature at the event includes, 2Face Idibia, Olamide, Patoranking, Phyno and others.
The tournament is hugely supported by the Former Senate President and still distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator David Mark and it is designed to help young people become better citizens of this Nation.
The scintillating annual basketball tournament takes place in the town of Otukpo in Nigeria's central state of Benue, this December.
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