Sports
Adamawa Beats Lagos In Milo Basketball Tourney
Murtala Muhammed
College, Adamawa has defeated Ilupeju Grammar School, Lagos, 33-25 in the Boys’ category at the ongoing Nestle Basketball Milo Secondary School Championship in Lagos.
The defeat handed to the Lagos representatives sank their hopes in the championship, having lost to St. Augustine’s Seminary, Ezamgbo, Ebonyi, 38-40 on Tuesday night.
Coach Dosu Mensah of the Lagos team told newsmen that his team failed to play to instructions and said the loss was regrettable.
‘’It is a sad loss, we thought we could bounce back from the defeat we had in our first game to St Augustine.
‘’However, I hold no player responsible, but it is the collective fault of the team, we did not get our shots right and failed woefully in our defence.
‘’A lot of hope was on us to emulate what International School, Akoka, Lagos did, having won the 2013 edition; unfortunately we are out at the preliminary stage,’’Mensah said.
Coach Timism Dickson of Adamawa told newsmen that his team played well and were obviously the better side to win.
‘’I am proud of my team, this is their first time in the championship and they lived up to expectation.
‘’They were fantastic and proved the hard work that we put into training prior to the competition, we hope to continue this way in our next match,’’ he said.
Meanwhile, the defending champions in the Girls’ category, St Jude Girls Secondary School, Amarata, Bayelsa, continued their good run in the competition by winning their second game.
St Jude Girls defeated Jesus College, Oturkpo, Benue, 24-19
to book their semi-final ticket in the competition, having defeated Westend Mixed Secondary School, Delta, 14-11 in their first group game.
Yejide Girls Grammar School, Ibadan, playing their second group game, also beat Government Secondary School, Adamawa, 34-15 to book their semi-final ticket, having defeated CAC Grammar School, Ondo, 26-18.
Action continues on Thursday, Dec. 4 as the preliminary stage ends with representative of Benue playing Delta, and Adamawa playing Ondo in the Girls’ category.
In the Boys’ category, Edo will play Delta while Adamawa will play Ebonyi.
The 16th edition of the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship is holding at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with 12 secondary schools competing for honours.
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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