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LAGOS, NIGERIA — With less than a week to tip-off, FIBA Africa Zone 3 (FAZ3) has officially unveiled the list of technical officials selected for the inaugural FAZ3 Academies Tournament, set to take place in Lagos from July 4 to 8, 2025.
In a statement signed by Mr. Idrissu Ayambire, Chairman of the Competitions and Technical Council, a total of 20 technical officials have been confirmed for the prestigious three-day tournament, which forms part of FIBA Africa’s ongoing efforts to develop young basketball talent across the sub-region.
The roster of appointed officials includes eight FIBA-licensed referees, one FIBA Zonal referee, two technical commissioners, five table officials, three statisticians, and a tournament director. The appointments were made with consideration for the tournament's demanding schedule, which will feature back-to-back games daily.
All officials are expected to report to the Tournament Director, Mr. Simon Evbuonmwan, in Lagos on July 4, 2025, ahead of the competition's opening day.
List of Appointed Technical Officials
Referees
- Afolabi Ikuomola (FIBA)
- Lai Alimi (FIBA)
- Gambo Musa (FIBA)
- Segun Adekambi (FIBA)
- Samuel Nuhu (FIBA)
- Joyce Akosu (FIBA)
- Samuel Shofoluwe
- Fatima Ibrahim
- Patrick Joseph (FIBA Zonal)
Technical Commissioners
- Adamu Deshi (FIBA)
- Salau Adeshina (National)
Table Officials
- Toluwalase Otukoya (FIBA)
- Damilola Lukman
- Mary Zidah
- Mary Thomas
- Baruwa Babatunde
Statisticians
- Kehinde Bello (FIBA)
- Josiah Ahmedu (FIBA Zonal)
- Desire (designation not specified)
Tournament/Technical Director
- Simon Evbuonmwan
The FAZ3 Academies Tournament represents a significant milestone in FIBA Africa’s grassroots development agenda, providing young players from across the zone an opportunity to showcase their talent in a highly competitive environment.
