Samson John

Samson John is the head coach of the Gombe Bulls basketball club and has recently been in the news for advocating for early preparations for Nigeria’s national basketball team, D’Tigers, ahead of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket Championship. Following the team's qualification for the tournament, John emphasized the importance of timely and effective planning to ensure that D’Tigers performs better than their previous outing in 2021. His insights reflect a commitment to improving Nigerian basketball and a desire to restore the team's former glory, as they seek to reclaim their status as champions after winning the tournament in 2015.