From left: Mr. Boladale Odunlami, Industrial Supervisor, Nestlé Nigeria; Mrs. Olabisi Joseph, President, Nigeria School Sports activities Federation (NSSF); Mrs. Ifeanyichukwu Orabuche, Class Supervisor, Drinks, Nestlé Nigeria; with the Father O’Connell Science School staff, male class champions of the twenty fifth MILO Basketball Championship, after their thrilling victory on the Indoor Sports activities Corridor, Nationwide Stadium, Lagos.The twenty fifth anniversary version of the MILO Basketball Championship got here to an thrilling shut on the Indoor Sports activities Corridor of the Nationwide Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with Father O’Connell Science School, Niger State, and Authorities Secondary School (GSS) Karu, FCT, rising as nationwide champions within the female and male classes, respectively.
The nationwide finals introduced collectively the most effective secondary college basketball groups from throughout Nigeria in an exciting celebration of sporting excellence and youth empowerment. This milestone version highlighted the influence of the championship, which has helped form the lives of scholars in over 13,000 colleges this yr.
In a hard-fought match within the male class, Father O’Connell Science School clinched their third championship title, defeating Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, with a remaining rating of 66–64. This newest victory cements their place as one of the crucial profitable groups within the event’s historical past.
Within the feminine class, Authorities Secondary School, Karu, FCT, delivered a commanding efficiency, defeating Lanreleke Sports activities Academy, Ile-Ogbo, Osun State, with a 55–42 win to say their first-ever nationwide championship title. The victory is very important, because the staff had beforehand completed in second place on three separate events, making this long-awaited triumph a defining milestone of their journey.
Talking on behalf of Wassim El-Husseini, Managing Director and CEO of Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Boladale Odunlami, Industrial Supervisor, recommended the athletes and applauded the coaches for his or her dedication to nurturing younger expertise. He additionally reaffirmed Nestlé’s function behind the MILO Basketball Championship.
“For 25 years, we’ve stayed true to our perception in rising champions by means of sport.
The MILO Basketball Championship has supported tons of of hundreds of younger athletes, a few of whom have gone on to play on the worldwide stage and earn scholarships.
Take Rueben Abuchi, now on the College of Florida, an NCAA Nationwide Champion with the Florida Gators, or Murjanatu Musa, not too long ago drafted into the WNBA and at the moment taking part in for the Phoenix Mercury. They began with MILO, and so they soared. However this isn’t nearly creating stars on the courtroom, it’s about constructing champions in life. That’s why we stay dedicated, not simply as sponsors, however as companions in function,” he stated.
Ifeanyichukwu Orabuche, Class Supervisor, Drinks, added “This championship has develop into a strong image of the MILO basketball championship empowering girls and boys throughout Nigeria to find their energy, showcase their expertise, and unlock their full potential. We’re not simply crowning new champions; we’re marking 25 years of transformation, function, and influence. As a result of each little one who steps onto a MILO basketball courtroom isn’t simply taking part in a recreation, they’re constructing the mindset, self-discipline, and resilience to win in life”
This yr’s event included an inclusive match for younger people with disabilities, highlighting the championship’s dedication to inclusivity and Nestlé’s dedication to making sure that everybody can take part and thrive.
Each profitable groups acquired trophies, money prizes, full basketball kits, and MILO merchandise. Their victory at this landmark twenty fifth version makes them a part of the lengthy historical past of Nigeria’s greatest grassroots youth basketball platform.
Now celebrating 25 years of influence, the MILO Basketball Championship continues to be a key youth program, exhibiting Nestlé Nigeria’s dedication to constructing expertise, encouraging wholesome existence, and creating future champions, each on and off the courtroom.
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