South East teams ready for basketball championship in Ebonyi

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By Silvernews

Teams in the South East Region have intensified preparations for the South East Basketball Championship scheduled to take place in Ebonyi State from May 15 to 16, 2026.

The league is expected to bring together top basketball talent from the five southeastern states in what stakeholders have described as a major step toward repositioning the game in the region.

The tournament is sponsored by the South East representative on the board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation and CEO of Alfa Sports, Ugo Udezue, who has continued to champion the revival and development of basketball in the zone.

Speaking ahead of the championship, coach Victor Oguguo of the Imo State Basketball Association said preparations were at full capacity, adding that the Imo State players were fully ready for the competition.

According to him, teams from across the South East are approaching the championship with seriousness and determination hoping to use the event to demonstrate their preparedness for future national and regional competitions.

Coach Oguguo noted that the tournament would also provide the players with the exposure and competitive experience needed for upcoming national fixtures.

Also speaking, Coach Chiedozi Nwoye of the Enugu State team described the championship as timely, saying the competition will go a long way in helping his players prepare for the upcoming National Sports Festival.

He expressed confidence that the tournament will help teams in the region improve their level of competitiveness while strengthening the development of basketball in the Southeast.

The championship comes at a crucial time when the region needs more grassroots and elite competitions to spur basketball growth and create opportunities for young talent.

Sports enthusiasts believe the competition will also serve as part of preparations for other national championship events organized by the Nigeria Basketball Federation.

The two-day championship is expected to attract basketball lovers, scouts, coaches and administrators from different parts of the country.