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NBBF technical member Scott Nnaji to lead ABU basketball team as head coach

Dateline Nigeria

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July 12, 2026

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He is to also oversee the formation of ABU Basketball Academy Ahmadu Bello University has appointed renowned basketball coach Scott Nnaji to now lead its prestigious basketball team as Head Coach. Nnaji is also entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the formation of the institution’s basketball academy as General Manager. Scott Nnaji is the President The post NBBF technical member Scott Nnaji to lead ABU basketball team as head coach appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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