Nestle Milo Inter Secondary Schools basketball finals begins in Lagos

The final stage of the 25th edition of Inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories commenced at the indoor sports Hall of the national stadium Surulere, Lagos.

The championship which is being organized by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF inconjuction with other relevant agencies with aims catch them young.

After the four conferences held in Kano, Asaba, Delta state, Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja and Oyo state which produced the winners, the final stage of the championship is expected to be unique, as the organisers and sponsors are set to celebrate the 25th edition of the championship.

The NSSF President Mrs Olabisi Joseph who spoke through the federation's spokesperson, Sagir Sani said arrangements have been put in place towards the success of the competitions.

While expressing appreciation to the key stakeholders and all those who have contributed in one way or the other for the success recorded for over two decades, she pledged that NSSF will continue to do their best in order to develop various sporting activities in the country.

The President however, commended the leadership of the National Sports Commission NSC, led by Malam Shehu Dikko, and the competition's sponsors for their commitment and support to the development of sports across the country.

Earlier, some of the matches played, Bayelsa defeated Adamawa 41-23 and Osun beat Oyo 40-30 in the girls category while the boys category saw Lagos pipped Bayelsa 40-37 and Adamawa manage 43-40 victory over Abuja.

The matches continue tomorrow at the same venue.

NSSF tasks Students as Milo basketball begins in Kano

Students taking part in the 25th edition of Nestle Milo inter secondary schools basketball championship for boys and girls have been urged to utilize the competition as ladder for greener pasture.

The Savannah Conference which begins today Saturday attracted seven state so far namely: Yobe. Borno, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara and host state Kano in attendance.

The Secretary General of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Oba Funsho Usman PhD made the while addressing the participant states at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex Kofar Mata.

Oba Funsho Usman PhD said that the championship started almost three decades has produced big stars national and international players who are currently playing in United States of America USA and other foreign countries earning big money.

"This is the real grassroots tournament which we call it catch them young. The NSSF are proud of being part of the organisers and supported by Nestle Milo company,'' he explained.

On the screening exercise conducted before the commencement of the matches, he expressed satisfaction with way and manner, the coordinators presented the real age bracket of the students (Under-17).

The Secretary General however, said that leadership of NSSF led by Mrs Olabisi Joseph would continue to do their best towards promoting and development of various sporting activities in the country, calling to other multi corporate bodies to complete Government efforts in this direction.

In some of the matches played, Ahmadiyya College basketball team whitewashed Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Damaturu 27-06 points in the girls categories, Government Girls College, Bauchi also hammered its Government Girls Secondary school, Dutsen Tsafe, Katsina 28-01 points.

The matches continue tomorrow Sunday at the same venue.

Kano holds colourless state Nestle Milo basketball finals

...As Ahmadiyya College emerge champions for boys and girls categories 

Ahmadiyya College Basketball teams boys and girls have emerged winners of this year's Kano state Nestle Milo basketball final held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports Complex Kofar Mata Kano.

The 25th edition of the championship which was organized by Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF attracted over 300 secondary schools boys and girls in attendance.

Although this year's edition was colourless as no top government officials and no Nestle Milo representatives at the final. And the two winners went back to their respective schools without certificates or trophies at the end of the final which attracted a larger turn out spectators.

In the boys category, Ahmadiyya College basketball team defeated it's Government Secondary school, Gwarzo counterpart 17-15 points while Ahmadiyya girls also outshine Government Girls College GGC. Dala 09-03 points.

Ahmadiyya College basketball teams are to represent Kano in the upcoming Savannah Conference scheduled to hold on May 2, 2025 in Kano as the host state.

The other states expected in Kano during the conference include Jigawa, Zamfara, Katsina, Taraba. Yobe. Gombe. Borno. Bauchi, and Adamawa.

Speaking shortly after the final, the head of school sports of Kano state ministry of education, Ibrahim Bello commended the participants for their maximum support and cooperation throughout the championship.

On the issues of non participations of the tournament's sponsors, Nestle Milo, he decline to comment.

When contacted on phone, the NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph prove abortive 

It would be recalled that the sponsors supposed to kitted the finalists for both boys and girls, trophies, Certificates and others souvenirs at the state final.

NSSF: National Inter-Secondary Schools Boys, Girls Milo Basketball Tournament Wind up

This year's national inter secondary schools Milo basketball will end today Friday at the indoor sports hall of the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

The tournament which is being organised by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF and sponsors by the Nestle Milo, attracted the host state Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Niger, Cross River, Oyo, Bayelsa and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.

 Speaking the national president of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Olabisi Joseph said arrangements are in top gear towards a colourful final.

Joseph said that the federation in conjunction with the company have successfully organizing the tournament for over two decades which contributed in discovery of hidden talented and skillful players across the country.

She added most of the men and women national basketball players currently were the product of NSSF tournaments, calling on more corporate organisations to complement the state and the federal government efforts in this regard.

The President said that the federation will continue to do its best especially in the area of grassroots development aimed at sustaining the high profile of the country at international engagements.

While expressing appreciate to all those who have contributed in one ways or the other, she charged the executive members of the federation and the sports coordinators across the country to continue to project and promote various sporting events in order to actualize the set objectives

Meanwhile, Rumfa College basketball team, the representative of Kano state in the tournament has make an impact in the championship.

The director of sports in Kano state ministry of education, Malam Ibrahim Bello stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.

Bello said despite the fact that Team Kano lost in the semi final against its Niger state counterpart, the boys deserve commendation for their commitment and determination during the match.

The director however applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unflinching support morally and financially to the state contingent.

Bello assured that the state ministry of education will do everything possible to ensure they continue projecting the good image of the state at various national competition in the country.