Nigeria, July 8 -- Maktown and Amazon emerged as champions in the boys' and girls' categories respectively, bringing an exciting close to the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3 Basketball Academies Tournament held in Lagos.

The tournament, which ran from 5 to 8 July, featured 21 youth teams from across Nigeria and highlighted the promise and energy of the next generation of basketball stars.

In the boys' final, Maktown narrowly defeated Warlords 74-70 in a fast-paced, high-scoring clash, while in the girls' final, Amazon edged past Victoria Queens 23-19 in a fiercely competitive game that showcased athleticism and determination.

"Winning is my hobby," said Olalekan Akinwonjuowo, head coach of Warriors Amazon Basketball Academy, after his tea...