Basketball: We're the new phenomenon in Nigeria's Basketball League, Coach Tony hints as Bayelsa Blue Whales storm Asaba.





Ahead of the Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League, Bayelsa Blue Whales on Monday left Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State  capital for Asaba to participate in the Atlantic Conference phase 2. 


Coach Tony Nelson who led the delegation says high premium has been placed on the young talents to make the state proud.

Addressing the girls at the Samson 
Siasia Stadium, shortly before departure, the multiple time winner of the Nestle Milo Secondary School Basketball Champion said he was impressed with the Technical skills and knowledge of his players 

Tony aknowledged that the quality of his players such as understanding of plays, positioning, and spacing on the court were one of the reasons for the team's excellent display in Akure.

Coach Tony who lamented lack of funds while they depart said he is optimistic that the team would surpass the performance at Akure during the phase-1 where they were tagged giant killers. 

Tony Nelson advocated for improvement in arears of funding to enable the girls concentrate and compete optimally against their peers in all clubs. 

Despite the financial glitches coach Tony Nelson commended the Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports champion Igali for the unresolved support since establishment. 

Tony However,  called for more financial support in creating enabling environment for the girls to beat off competition from the league's so called 'big clubs' who may have scouted their players.

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