DSTV Basketball League: Union Bank, Comets Record Victories

Both Union Bank Basketball Club of Lagos and Comets Club of Lagos Saturday recorded victories against the Police Baton Club and Customs respectively, in the ongoing DSTV-sponsored Nigeria Basketball League , played at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.

The Coach Ayinla Johnson-led Union Bank beat the Police team by 61-50 points in the first match, while the Ayo Bakare-coached Comets outdunked Customs by 65-60 points in the second match.

Speaking after the match, an elated Johnson, who was on Thursday appointed as Head Coach of the national U-18 Men’s team, said his players played according to instructions. He added that the victory was a boost to their chances of making the Super 8.

While reacting to his new appointment, the former senior national team captain opined that: “It is an honour to be called to serve one’s country.”

By Bamidele Olowosagba