From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
The ongoing 2023 Nigeria Beach Soccer League in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State saw Kebbi defeat Kada in an enthralling encounter.
The first period ended in a 1-1 draw as Clement Egunjimi’s equaliser canceled Fuad Badmus’s goal for Kebbi BSC.
The second period didn’t produce any goal as both teams put up fantastic defensive displays and Champions class.
Kebbi BSC’s offensive soon broke Kada BSC’s resilience as Fuad Badmus scored two goals in the third period to lift his side to a 3-1.
The victory was Kebbi BSC’s third straight win of the campaign while it condemned Kada BSC to its second loss.
Earlier, the second team from Kebbi State, Kebbi United defeated Ibom BSC 8-3 to maintain its winning streak in its debut season.
At the end of Round 1, Kebbi BSC tops the table with a maximum of nine points ahead of Kebbi United BSC (eight points), Nmanko Patigi BSC (six points), Kada BSC (three points), Smart City BSC (0 points), and Ibom BSC (0 points).
The Round 2 of the third season of NBSL is expected to take place in Kaduna before Round 3.