{"id":1517,"date":"2026-06-05T16:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/jordan-nwora-basketball-camp-opens-in-lagos-with-120-young-pros\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:01:43","slug":"jordan-nwora-basketball-camp-opens-in-lagos-with-120-young-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/jordan-nwora-basketball-camp-opens-in-lagos-with-120-young-pros\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp Opens in Lagos With 120 Young Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The annual Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp gets underway today at the Ilupeju Basketball Court in Lagos, bringing together 120 aspiring players from across Nigeria for a three-day programme of training and mentorship.<\/p>\n<p>The camp includes an even mix of 60 boys and 60 girls, with participants drawn from all over the country. It was originally set to start on June 14, but organisers advanced the schedule to run from June 5 to June 7 after citing logistical needs, insisting the change would not compromise the standard of coaching.<\/p>\n<p>Project organiser Alex Nwora said preparations are now fully in place, adding that the programme is designed to create a supportive setting for improvement. \u201cThe goal is to offer these young athletes a chance to learn, test themselves in competition, and grow in an environment that helps them develop,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Coaching duties will be handled by local trainers alongside two developmental coaches who will travel from the United States. The visiting staff are expected to guide sessions focused on technical skills, tactical awareness, and strengthening player discipline throughout the camp.<\/p>\n<p>Colonel Sam Ahmedu (retd), who leads the organising committee and serves as President of FIBA Africa Zone 3, said the initiative is also intended to build stronger grassroots sports structures and broaden options for international education and career development. \u201cThis camp is about creating opportunities, giving young talent access to high-quality coaching, and helping them understand what is required to succeed at more advanced levels,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2>2026 West African tour timeline<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The Lagos camp is set as the final stop of the foundation\u2019s 2026 West African tour.<\/li>\n<li>Before arriving in Nigeria, the foundation held developmental camps in Monrovia, Liberia.<\/li>\n<li>The tour then moved to Accra, Ghana, before concluding in Lagos.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The annual Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp gets underway today at the Ilupeju Basketball Court in Lagos, bringing together 120 aspiring players from across Nigeria for a three-day programme of training and mentorship. 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