Monrovia – The head of Media Council for the Federation of International Basketball Associations (FIBA) Africa Zone 3, Naomi Tappia says it is time for African basketball legends to be celebrated and promoted. The Liberian female Journalist said promoting African basketball legends and having a strong and effective communication arm of FIBA must be taken seriously if Africa is to be like other continents in terms of basketball development. Tappia was speaking following a “fruitful meeting” held for heads of media councils of various FIBA Africa zones on June 24. The meeting for media council heads which was held online because of the Coronavirus pandemic that has suspended international flights. Tappia, who is one of the two prominent female journalists in Liberia, is of the conviction that with the help of the media in promoting basketball, there will be many great stars to come from Africa.

Source: Front Page Africa June 29, 2020 02:48 UTC