Lagos_Islanders

Lagos Islanders

Lagos Islanders

Basketball team in Lagos, Nigeria

The Lagos Islanders are a Nigerian basketball club based in Lagos, founded in 1984. The franchise was co-owned by the late music artist Sound Sultan since 2014.[1] They play their home games at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in the Yaba area.

Quick Facts League, History ...

In 2016, the Islanders played in the private African Basketball League (ABL). Because the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) did not recognise this league, they were suspended from domestic leagues.[2] The ban was lifted in 2019.[3]

Honours

Nigerian Premier League[4]

  • Winners (5): 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

FIBA Africa Club Champions Cup

  • Third place (1): 2000

References

  1. [1]
    "Lagos Islanders' owner, Sound Sultan proud of packed arena". pulse.ng. April 13, 2016. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  2. [2]
    vanguard (2016-03-14). "Dstv Basketball: NBBF bans Warriors, Islanders, Union Bank". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  3. [3]
    Alao, Seyi (2019-06-21). "NBBF Premier League commences on July 8". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. [4]
    "Lagos Islanders BC". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 2022-08-14.


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