Abeokuta agog for Akinbode-James Basketball Boot Camp

By Joshua Osinowo

A three-day basketball  boot camp organised by the Ready Leaders Foundation is currently underway at the Alake Sports Centre inside the Ijeja Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State, attracting young female talents from across the region.

The initiative is led by former youth international and Ogun State basketball standout star,  Onome Akinbode-James, who returned from the United States where she is a student at Duke University,  to host the programme.

 Onome, a 2016  silver medal  winner  at the U-16 Afro-Basket  Tournament in Madagascar,  said  the  basketball camp , was  an opportunity to empower girls through sport, leadership and personal development.

According to the organisers, turnout for the event has been impressive, with 60 players and 15 coaches participating in the intensive sessions. The girls have been fully kitted for the programme, which focuses not only on basketball techniques but also on life skills and personal growth.

The camp, which started  yesterday,  continues until Friday and features top female coaches in Nigeria working hands-on with participants.

Organisers noted the programme is designed to introduce “new dimensions of basketball learning” while also giving young athletes exposure and mentorship opportunities.

The Ready Leaders Foundation hopes the camp will inspire future stars and strengthen female participation in the sport across Ogun State and beyond.