Gombe Bulls is a Nigerian professional basketball team located in Gombe State. The team competes in the Nigerian Premier League.[1][2]
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| Leagues | Nigerian Premier League |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Location | Gombe State, Nigeria |
| Championships | 1 (2018) |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe team participated in the 2017 FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup, which was the first time the team played in the top continental league in Africa. The Bulls finished 11th with a 2–5 record.
In 2018, Gombe won their first ever Nigerian Premier League title after defeating the Kwara Falcons in the final.[3]
Honours
edit- Champions (1): 2018
- Runners-up (1): 2017
In African competitions
editFIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup (1 appearance)
- 2017 – Preliminary Round
Notable players
editNote: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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References
edit- ^ "Kano Pillars, Gombe Bulls renew rivalry in Final 8 showdown". Dami Ugbane, Kwesé. ESPN. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "DStv Basketball League, Week 11 results". newfanzone.wordpress.com. NEWFANZONE. 24 May 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ^ "Gombe Bulls win 2018 Kwese Basketball League, get N20m prize". Daily Trust. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 6 October 2019.