Kwara Falcons
Kwara Falcons is a Nigerian basketball team based in Ilorin, Kwara. The team plays in the Nigerian Premier League. Its best achievement has been the second place in 2018.[1]
| Kwara Falcons | |
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| Leagues | Nigerian Premier League |
| Arena | Kwara Stadium |
| Location | Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria |
| Head coach | Baba Jubril |
| Championships | 1 (2022) |
The team plays in the indoor sports complex in the Kwara Stadium.[2]
On November 12, 2022, the Falcons won their first-ever national championship after winning the 2022 season. As a result, they qualified directly for the 2023 season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).[3]
Players
Current roster
- As of 30 January 2023.
Note: Flags indicate national team, as has been defined under FIBA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIBA nationality.
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Head coach: Baba Jubril
References
- "KWESE PREMIER LEAGUE: Gombe Bulls are new champions, beat Kwara Falcons 81-67". 9 October 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- "KWARA FALCONS TO MOVE TO THE UNILORIN ARENA TEMPORARILY AS KWARA STATE GOVERNMENT RENOVATES THE INDOOR SPORTS HALL". bballnaija.com. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
- Omoniyi, Oluwaferanmi (13 November 2022). "NBBF Final 8: Kwara Falcons wins first title as High school student emereges MVP". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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