The 25th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship delivered another action-packed chapter as Bayelsa State emerged victorious in both the boys’ and girls’ categories during the Abuja Zonal Finals held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
In a tournament marked by high energy, sportsmanship, and exceptional talent, schools from across the region battled for glory and advancement to the national stage.
🏀 Boys’ Final: Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa
Bayelsa’s Bishop Dimieari Grammar School showcased tactical brilliance and determination, defeating Urhobo Model College, Effurun (Delta State) 41–34 in a thrilling showdown. The team’s coordinated offense and resilient defense sealed their ticket to the next round.
🏀 Girls’ Final: St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata
In what was arguably the most dramatic game of the tournament, St. Jude’s Girls Secondary School, Amarata (Bayelsa) edged past King Amachree Academy, Port Harcourt, with a breathtaking 44–43 victory, cementing their dominance in the zonal finals.
🥉 Third Place Winners
- Girls: Dom Domingos College, Warri (Delta State)
- Boys: FAAN Secondary School, Calabar (Cross River State)
💬 Tournament Insights
Speaking on the sidelines, Charles Ikpe, Category Development Executive at Nestlé Milo, praised the players’ performance and highlighted the broader impact of the championship:
“This tournament is more than just basketball; it’s a platform for growth and learning. The players here in Asaba have truly impressed. As we move into the final conference and the national finals, I believe they will continue to make their schools and states proud.”
📍 Next Stop: Western Conference Stage
With the Abuja Zonal finals wrapped up, attention now turns to the Western Conference stage, where zonal champions will battle for a coveted place in the national finals of the Milo Basketball Championship—Nigeria’s most prestigious secondary school basketball competition.
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