Basketball tournament in Cotonou unites West African youth beyond borders
The third edition of The Last Last , a regional basketball event organized by The Future association, was recently held in Cotonou, bringing together teams from Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and Ghana. This event highlighted the role of sports as a tool for…
The third edition of The Last Last , a regional basketball event organized by The Future association, was recently held in Cotonou, bringing together teams from Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and Ghana. This event highlighted the role of sports as a tool for unity in West Africa.
The tournament took place during the end-of-year festive period, attracting players, families, and partners from across the region. The aim was to provide a platform where young individuals from various countries could connect and forge lasting relationships beyond national boundaries, as stated by General Commissioner Sot Fabrice Comlan.
Participants emphasized the event's broader impact beyond competition. Player Sot Samiratou Aboudou noted that it was an opportunity to discover new talents and techniques, contributing to personal growth and mutual benefit for all involved.
The third edition of The Last Last , a regional basketball event organized by The Future association, was recently held in Cotonou, bringing together teams from Benin, Togo, Nigeria, and Ghana.
Amidst ongoing political tensions in West Africa, The Last Last offered a space prioritizing respect, fair play, and unity. Dr. Ismahinl Onifadé, president of the Beninese Basketball Federation, highlighted the importance of youth-driven events in promoting cohesion and enabling young people to excel beyond political divides.
The event drew attention from regional and international figures, including Hammadoun Sidibé, founder of the Quai 54 streetball tournament, who recognized the initiative's potential for development in Africa, particularly in Benin.
Beyond the basketball competition, The Last Last featured sexual education awareness sessions to promote health and responsibility among young athletes. The association also demonstrated its civic commitment by donating food supplies to an orphanage in Cotonou.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
