Nigerian music superstar, Adekunle Gold (Adekunle Kosoko), took a dose of star power and excitement to the Rivers Hoopers camp on Thursday ahead of their crucial Basketball Africa League playoff run.
The award-winning artist visited the team during practice, lifting spirits and generating a joyful atmosphere among the Nigerian champions. In a video posted on the Rivers Hoopers official Twitter handle, the Rodo crooner was seen chanting “Big Fish” to which the basketballers responded “chop 0!
AG Baby @adekunleGOLD with the rodo after today’s practice. #TheBAL #BAL4 #TheKingsMen #HoopersNation pic.twitter.com/lrkw0T0RjG
— Rivers Hoopers (@RiversHoopers) May 23, 2024
Adekunle Gold equally took his shot at some free throws, much to the delight of players and officials.
This morale boost follows a visit from actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, who cheered on Rivers Hoopers in Dakar, Senegal, as they clinched the Savannah Conference crown and secured their playoff spot.
With momentum on their side, Coach Ogoh Odaudu’s squad is primed for action. Their playoff journey begins on Saturday at 4:30 PM at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, where they face AS Douanes of Senegal in a seeding game.
