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Maktown Flyers coach optimistic ahead of Basketball Africa League debut
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Abdulrahman Mohammed, head coach of Maktown Flyers, Nigeria's representative in the Basketball Africa League, expressed confidence in his team as they prepare for their debut. The Maktown Flyers will start their Sahara Conference campaign against JCA Kings on Saturday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex. Mohammed, a former assistant coach with Rivers Hoopers, acknowledged his players' limited BAL experience but believes their desire to succeed can overcome this. He highlighted the team's focus on building chemistry among players from diverse backgrounds during their short preparation period. Drawing on his experience as a former international player and coach for Nigeria's D'Tigers, Mohammed has emphasized mental toughness and pride in representing their team on a continental platform. This season, national league champions from seven countries automatically qualified for the BAL, with five other teams qualifying through Road to BAL tournaments. Each conference will feature a 15-game group phase, with eight teams advancing to the playoffs in Kigali.
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