FIBA Africa Zone 4 President Visits Gabon to Revitalize Basketball Infrastructure

FIBA Africa Zone 4 President Visits Gabon to Revitalize Basketball Infrastructure

Eric⁤ Aimé Niat, president of FIBA Africa ​Zone 4, arrived in‌ Libreville over⁣ the weekend, accompanied by Samuel ⁢Nduku, President of‍ the⁣ Cameroon Basketball Federation. Their ‍mission is to collaborate with the Gabonese Basketball Federation (FEGABAB), led ⁢by its recently re-elected president, Willy Conrad Asséko, to assess ⁢local ⁢sports facilities‍ capable of hosting ‌regional basketball competitions. This initiative aims to reestablish Gabon’s prominence and influence⁤ on the African basketball‍ stage.

The FIBA⁣ Africa zone 4 delegation inspecting the Sports ⁢Palace @ Gabonactu.com

Niat’s inaugural visit to‍ Gabon coincided with the launch‌ of the​ Gabon basketball Super Cup at the ​Libreville Military Prytanée on Friday. ​He engaged with passionate basketball fans, witnessing firsthand how the sport continues‍ to unite and inspire⁣ Gabonese youth.

“This is my first time in Gabon, and I seized the⁤ opportunity during the Gabon Cup final to evaluate the⁢ current ⁢state of ⁣basketball here. I wanted to assess​ the infrastructure‌ and explore ways ‌to elevate⁣ Gabon’s position in the sport,” ⁢ stated Eric Aimé⁢ Niat, President of FIBA Africa Zone 4.

During his visit to the Sports Palace, Niat expressed ​admiration for the facility and⁤ pledged his support to FEGABAB ⁣in ​revitalizing​ the venue. Key priorities include ⁢repairing the wooden flooring to ensure it meets the standards for hosting‌ national and⁣ international tournaments.

A group photo featuring the ⁤President of FIBA Africa ⁤Zone 4 (wearing ⁤glasses) alongside the President of ‍FEGABAB, far right @ ⁣Gabonactu.com

Niat’s agenda in Libreville includes​ meetings with ⁣top sports officials to bolster the advocacy ⁢efforts‍ of‌ FEGABAB’s re-elected ‌leadership. their enterprising project, aligned ​with the vision ⁤of transitional President⁢ Brice ​Clotaire ‍oligui Nguéma, focuses on reorganizing and revitalizing basketball ⁣in ​Gabon, emphasizing the promotion and global influence of the sport.

Niat’s visit follows a contentious⁣ general assembly on January 11, which saw ⁣the‌ disputed‌ re-election of ⁣Willy Conrad Asséko as FEGABAB president.His ⁣primary opponent, former international player Stéphane Lasme, has since filed an appeal to ‍challenge the ‌election results.

Elliott Ana Wonder and Bétiness Makosso

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