Makurdi · Nigeria · Basketball Africa League
MaktownFlyers
Rooted in Makurdi. Built for Africa.
2023Founded · Makurdi
2025National Champions
BAL2026 Debut · Rabat
November 2025
Champions.
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Maktown FlyersRivers Hoopers
One layup from Patrick Abah. A national title. And Nigeria's ticket to the continent.
Sahara Conference · Rabat
Full schedule & results
The continental debut.
1stNigerian team ever to win on its BAL debut.
76–68The historic debut win over JCA Kings of Côte d'Ivoire.
1–4A first taste of Africa's elite. The belief travels home.
The Academy
Academy first.
Academy first.
Elite second.
Most clubs buy a team and bolt on an academy. Manny Achii built the academy in Makurdi first — then earned the team. Six academy players started the title-winning season.
6Academy-developed players integrated into the championship senior roster.
2Academy prospects placed on U.S. high-school scholarships in 2024.
U-17FIBA Zone 3 Youth Tournament champions, Lagos 2025.
The Roster
Full roster & staff
The Squad.
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