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LAGOS Jan Oblak Atletico Madrid Jersey , June 17 (Xinhua) -- Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation is set to host the maiden Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) Africa Zone 3, competition tagged `3X3 Basketball Tournament' in Lagos, the country's commercial hub.


The competition is scheduled to hold at the National Stadium, Lagos from June 18 to June 21. The event will also feature other side actions like the three point' s shootout, slam dunk computations and musical attractions.


President of FIBA Zone 3 Sam Ahmedu told reporters on Wednesday that the event was being organized to develop basketball in the zone.


He said 10,000 U.S. dollars would be expended in running the competition. According to him, the zone comprises hosts, Nigeria, Cote d' Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Benin Republic and Liberia.


The zonal president also said a workshop for participants and officials will hold on June 19 before the jump ball on June 20.

Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki (R) of Denmark celebrates after crossing the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, November 2, 2014.[PhotoAgencies] Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki (L) of Denmark shows her medal while she is congratulated by U.S. tennis player Serena Williams at the finish line of the New York City Marathon in New York, November 2, 2014. [PhotoAgencies]

NEW YORK - Caroline Wozniacki was thrilled with her first marathon.


The tennis star ran the 26.2 mile course in just under 3 hours, 27 minutes _ a few minutes ahead of her desired time. She originally had hoped to come in under 4 hours and quickly adjusted her goal to 3:30 during the race. So when she crossed the line and saw her time she was ecstatic.