Yomi Elufisayo

Dear stakeholders, players, coaches, administrators, basketball enthusiasts and everyone contributing to the growth of Nigerian basketball, Most of you know me as the media guy, the stats guy, or someone who is constantly documenting, analysing and telling the stories of our game. Over the years, my involvement in basketball has allowed me to see the sport from different perspectives, understand its challenges and appreciate the opportunities that exist within our ecosystem. Today, I am introducing something different. I am proud to introduce RIMCITY — "Own Your Court" a Nigerian born basketball gaming franchise i recently co-founded with a vision that extends beyond gaming. The idea came from a question I have often considered: How do we get more people interested in basketball, including those who have never played the sport, watched a game, or felt connected to the basketball community? I believe gaming can be part of the answer. RIMCITY is being developed around Nigerian basketball culture, familiar courts, local environments, and interactive experiences that allow people to engage with the game in a different way. Imagine someone who has never stepped into a basketball arena becoming interested in the sport because they can virtually play on a court they recognise in their own city. That experience could spark curiosity, create familiarity and eventually lead them to follow actual games, support teams, recognise players and become fans of basketball. That is the bigger idea behind RIMCITY. We are not just building a basketball game; we are exploring a new way to develop basketball audiences. For me, this is a natural extension of my work in the ecosystem. I have spent time documenting the game, tracking its numbers, telling its stories and creating platforms for basketball conversations. With RIMCITY, I am taking another step in moving from documenting the ecosystem to building a product that could contribute to its growth. We currently just rolled out a playable prototype stage with regular basketball player/coach activity featured in it, and there is still work to be done. I understand that building a sustainable gaming franchise requires time, collaboration, technical development and a clear understanding of the people it intends to serve. This is why I am introducing RIMCITY to the basketball ecosystem at this stage. I see opportunities for collaboration with players, coaches, clubs, leagues, the federation, sponsors, brands, media organisations, e-sports community and other stakeholders who share an interest in growing the game and extending visibility. There is potential to connect basketball, interactive entertainment, commercial partnerships and audience development in ways we are only beginning to explore. My ambition is for @RimCityNG to become a distinctly Nigerian basketball gaming experience with the potential to reach audiences across Africa and beyond. I am sharing this not as a finished product, but as a vision we are working to bring to life. I welcome constructive conversations, partnerships and contributions from people who understand the value of innovation in our sport. I have spent years telling basketball stories. Now, I am working on creating a new way for people to experience one. Welcome to RIMCITY, OWN YOUR COURT. Afiémo Co-Founder, RIMCITY PS: Visit Rimcity.app on your mobile browser, tilt your phone and enjoy), major updates coming shortly.

@RimCityNG is Naija’s first basketball gaming franchise built for the culture, with the everyday lifestyle of basketball players and coaches embedded into the experience. Play on popular courts you know across Nigeria in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 or 5v5. Or take it further in Career Mode: sign with a team, earn sign-on fees, build your career, attend classes, buy food, upgrade your training gear and experience the everyday life of a basketball player. This is more than just basketball gaming. It’s our culture, our courts and our game brought to life virtually. 📲 Visit Rimcity.app on your mobile browser, tilt your phone and enjoy smooth gameplay. Major updates are rolling out shortly! This is ours 💪

To celebrate our indigenous basketball culture, @RimCityNG features 7 popular basketball courts from across Nigeria that you can choose to play on! 🏀 Mo’Arena 🏀 Rowe Park 🏀 1004 🏀 Sani Abacha Gym, Kano 🏀 Rayfield Indoor Gym, Jos 🏀 59 Niger Street, Port Harcourt 🏀 82 Div Court, Enugu And we’re not stopping here! More courts will be added based on popular demand. Tell us which Nigerian basketball court you want to see next! 👀 📲 Visit Rimcity.app on your mobile browser, tilt your phone and experience Nigerian basketball culture in a whole new way. RIMCITY — OWN YOUR COURT.

COACH MICHAEL IKIMA JOINS THE ELEVATE ELITE ALL-STARS BASKETBALL COMBINE! The game is about talent, but developing talent requires the right leadership, knowledge, and coaching expertise! We are pleased to feature Coach Michael Ikima (Current Male u18 coach and NBPL league winner 2025) one of the coaches at the upcoming Elevate Elite All Stars Basketball Combine, powered by Mo’Arena. His participation adds to the coaching presence at an event designed to bring elite basketball talent together, showcase individual abilities and create an environment where players can learn, compete, and continue to grow. The Elevate Elite experience goes beyond the traditional basketball game. It is an opportunity to celebrate the people who contribute to the development of the game, from the players showcasing their abilities to the coaches helping shape their performances. #ElevateEliteAllStars #CoachMichaelIkima #BasketballCombine #MoArena #AbujaBasketball

ZENITH BANK WOMEN’S PREMIER BASKETBALL LEAGUE: FINAL 8 TOP 5 SCORERS. Nkem Akaraiwe of Nigeria Customs capped off a solid Final 8 campaign by finishing as the tournament’s leading scorer, averaging 16.4ppg. Nigeria Customs also secured third place with a 51–38 victory over ASO Sky Queens. Here are the Top 5 leading scorers from the Final 8: 🥇Nkem Akaraiwe — Nigeria Customs | 16.40 PPG 🥈 Tewogbade Mololuwa— ASO Sky Queens | 14.00 PPG 🥉 Chibuike Chisom — Titans Basketball | 13.33 PPG 4️⃣ Idumabo Pius — MFM | 12.60 PPG 5️⃣ Emenike Mesoma— Victoria Queens | 12.00 PPG From consistent scoring to standout individual performances, these players made their mark on the competition. #ZenithBankWomensLeague #NBBF #Final8 #WomensBasketball #AfiémoOnTheSpot 🎩 Chopped by @kekoben

@ZenithBank @nbbfonline WOMEN’S PREMIER BASKETBALL LEAGUE: GROUP STAGE STATISTICAL LEADERS... The group stage of the 2026 Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League has concluded and the competition has moved into the Semi-Final stage. Across 12 games featuring eight teams, several players distinguished themselves with outstanding performances on both ends of the floor. From scoring and rebounding to playmaking, defensive disruption, shot blocking, efficiency and three point shooting, the numbers tell the story of the group stage. 📊 HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE PERFORMERS IN EACH STATISTICAL CATEGORY FROM THE GROUP STAGE. 🏀 SCORING — POINTS PER GAME 🥇 Nkem Akaraiwe — Nigeria Customs (15.00 PPG) 🥈 Anari Favour — ASO Sky Queens (14.00 PPG) 🥉 Chibuike Chisom — Titans Basketball (13.33 PPG) 4️⃣ Idumabo Pius — MFM (13.00 PPG) 5️⃣ Hembam Nwando — MFM (12.67 PPG) 💪 REBOUNDING — REBOUNDS PER GAME 🥇 Adeoye Zainab — Victoria Queens (13.33 RPG) 🥈 Favour Sampson — Bayelsa Blue Whales (10.00 RPG) 🥉 Aladeluwa Precious — MFM (9.67 RPG) 4️⃣ Deborah Ihaden — Titans Basketball (9.67 RPG) 5️⃣ Buzugbe Kasi — ASO Sky Queens (9.33 RPG) 🎯 ASSISTS — ASSISTS PER GAME 🥇 Anari Favour — ASO Sky Queens (4.67 APG) 🥈 Idumabo Pius — MFM (3.67 APG) 🥉 Philip Dorcas — Air Warriors (3.00 APG) 4️⃣ Olugb agbo Daphne — First Bank (3.00 APG) 5️⃣ Abigail Fol orunsho — Nigeria Customs (3.00 APG) 👐 STEALS — STEALS PER GAME 🥇 Anari Favour — ASO Sky Queens (4.00 SPG) 🥈 Okechukwu Favour — Bayelsa Blue Whales (3.33 SPG) 🥉 Cecih a Ajele — Nigeria Customs (3.33 SPG) 4️⃣ Abushe Stephanie — Victoria Queens (3.00 SPG) 5️⃣ Adeoye Zainab — Victoria Queens (3.00 SPG) 🚫 BLOCKS — BLOCKS PER GAME 🥇 Favour Sampson — Bayelsa Blue Whales (3.67 BPG) 🥈 Abigail Anastasia — ASO Sky Queens (2.67 BPG) 🥉 Abushe Stephanie — Victoria Queens (2.00 BPG) 4️⃣ Buzugbe Kasi — ASO Sky Queens (1.67 BPG) 5️⃣ Adeoye Zainab — Victoria Queens (1.33 BPG) 📈 EFFICIENCY — EFFICIENCY PER GAME 🥇 Adeoye Zainab — Victoria Queens (19.00 EFF/G) 🥈 Isaac Abigail — MFM (16.33 EFF/G) 🥉 Ogoigbe Marilyn — First Bank (13.67 EFF/G) 4️⃣ Iornumbe Regina — MFM (13.33 EFF/G) 5️⃣ Nkem Akara iwe — Nigeria Customs (13.33 EFF/G) 🎯 THREE-POINT SHOOTING 🥇 Hembam Nwando — MFM (4.00 made threes per game) 🥈 Tewogbade Molol uwa — ASO Sky Queens (2.00 per game) 🥉 Idumabo Pius — MFM (1.67 per game) 4️⃣ Chibuike Chisom — Titans Basketball (1.67 per game) 5️⃣ Emenike Mesoma — Victoria Queens (1.67 per game) As the remaining contenders battle for a place in the championship game, the challenge is no longer just about individual statistics. It is about delivering when the pressure is highest and helping your team take the next step. The numbers have been recorded. The stage is set. Let the Champions emerge. #ZenithBankWomenLeague #WomensBasketball #NigerianBasketball 🎩 Chopped by @kekoben

Yes we would be bringing the NBBF extra ordinary congress to you at the comfort of your homes, offices and co 🫴🫴🫴

NBBF EXTRAORDINARY CONGRESS | THE DECISION IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF THE DELEGATES. The NBBF Extraordinary Congress is set to hold tomorrow, September 25, at City Green Hotel in Yola, Adamawa State, as the federation takes another important step toward fulfilling the constitutional requirements for the election of a new leadership. In recent times, across different forums and platforms, we have witnessed different camps going at each other’s necks, mounting defensive and offensive court presses in support of their preferred candidates and principals. But beyond the noise, the campaigns, the debates and the various interests at play, it ultimately comes down to this moment. The delegates who are constitutionally eligible to participate carry a significant responsibility in determining the direction of the federation. Once the necessary constitutional processes are fulfilled at this Extraordinary Congress, the Elective Congress would then have the mandate to conduct the election and determine the composition of the next NBBF Board, entrusted with leading Nigerian basketball for the next four years, with the possibility of another four year term depending on the applicable provisions. That is no small responsibility. These delegates carry the weight of an entire basketball ecosystem on their shoulders. In many ways, their role mirrors that of Catholics Cardinals entering a conclave (to get a new pope) a defined group entrusted with making a consequential decision on behalf of a much larger community. Whatever their individual preferences may be, the process should be allowed to run its constitutional course, with eligible delegates given the opportunity to exercise their rights freely and responsibly. After the ballots are counted and a new leadership emerges, the real work begins. Let us hope that this high-profile gathering ultimately opens the door to a new chapter for Nigerian basketball one focused on stronger structures, better development pathways, accountability, and the collective growth of the game. The delegates have the ball, now let the process speak. 🎩

NPBL FINAL 4 | TOP 5 ASSISTS PER GAME Port Harcourt saw plenty of buckets, but these were the top five that made them happen. 🥇 Thomas Agbo (@Maktownflyers ): 6.67 APG (20 total) 🥈 Olisiemeka Peter (@RiversHoopers ): 5.00 APG (15 total) 🥈 Marcus Thomas Jr. (@GbokoCityChiefs ): 5.00 APG (15 total) 4️⃣ Omar Abada (Rivers Hoopers): 3.33 APG (10 total) 5️⃣ Johnson Anaiye (Rivers Hoopers): 3.00 APG (9 total) Thomas Agbo ran the show, finishing well clear of the pack at 6.67 dimes a night. Peter and Thomas Jr. tied for second and Rivers Hoopers put three players in the top five, which says a lot about how they moved the ball. #NPBL #NPBLFinal4 🎩

NPBL FINAL 4 | TOP 5 STEALS PER GAME Defense wins championships and these guys made life miserable for ball handlers in Port Harcourt. 🔒 🥇 Ibe Agu (ASO Sky Hawks): 3.33 SPG (10 total) 🥇 Paul Dibal (ASO Sky Hawks): 3.33 SPG (10 total) 3️⃣ Thomas Agbo (@Maktownflyers ): 3.00 SPG (9 total) 4️⃣ Chinedu Chinbuo (ASO Sky Hawks): 2.33 SPG (7 total) 5️⃣ Four-way tie at 2.00 SPG (6 steals each): • Marcus Thomas Jr. (@GbokoCityChiefs ) • Onyebuchi Nwawu (@RiversHoopers ) • Omar Abada (Rivers Hoopers) • Patrick Abah (Maktown Flyers) ASO Sky Hawks put three players in the top four, with Agu and Dibal sharing the top spot at 3.33 a night. Thomas Agbo also shows up here after leading the assists chart, so he was impacting the game on both ends. #NPBL #NPBL2026 #Finalfour

NPBL FINAL 4 | TOP 5 REBOUNDERS The battle of the boards in Port Harcourt had a clear winner. 🥇 Olisiemeka Peter (Rivers Hoopers): 14.00 RPG (42 total) 🥈 Patrick Abah (Maktown Flyers): 10.67 RPG (32 total) 🥉 Paul Dibal (ASO Sky Hawks): 9.00 RPG (27 total) 🥉 Franklin Agunanne (Maktown Flyers): 9.00 RPG (27 total) 5️⃣ AK Coulibaly (ASO Sky Hawks): 8.67 RPG (26 total) Peter was dominant, pulling down 14 a night and finishing more than three boards clear of second place. He also tied for second on the assists chart, so he was hurting teams on the glass and as a playmaker. Maktown Flyers and ASO Sky Hawks each had two players in the top five, while Paul Dibal makes another appearance after sharing the top spot on the steals list. 📊 Afiémo On The Spot: Basketball. Real Talk. Right Now. #NPBL #NPBLFinalFour 🎩

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