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18 Mar
The president of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, has commended BetKing for supporting the growth of the sports in the country.
17 Mar
The President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, on Monday, praised BetKing for its support in promoting the growth of the federation. According to Johnson, wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest-growing para-sports in Nigeria, and BetKing’s partnership and sponsorship have significantly boosted its development. “BetKing has proven to be a true…
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