Basketball |13 November 2025
With his mentor Mr Naiken
Farib Gabriel Joins Tours Metropole Academy in France
Farib Gabriel, a 16-year-old basketball sensation from Seychelles, has officially been accepted into Tours Metropole Academy in France.
Standing at 2.08 metres, Gabriel impressed during his try-out in April, confirming his potential as a future professional player.
He departed Seychelles on Tuesday night, accompanied once again by Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC) programme officer Faizel Naiken, who has been mentoring him since his early development in the sport.
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