The Liberia Basketball Association(LBA) has officially communicated to the Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) appealing for a ‘Wild Card’ slot for entry into the Elite 16 Basketball Tournament for Mighty Barrolle.
The Tournament is billed for November 5-10th, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The communication which is signed by the Secretary General of the LBA, Calvin Diggs was written on behalf of Mighty Barrolle Sports Association.
Mr. Diggs indicated that Barrole has a long standing history of promoting basketball excellence in Liberia, and are eager to showcase their talents and sportsmanship on this prestigious platform.
The LBA noted that granting Barrolle the opportunity to participate in the tournament would not only enhance players competitive experience but it will also contribute to the growth and visibility of basketball in Liberia.
He admitted that the Liberian champions can produce meaningful contributions to the tournament and positively represent Liberia on the international stage once the request is accepted by FIBA.
Contributor: J. Vincent
