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From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi Fishers BSC has won the 2023 Nigeria’s Beach Soccer League (NBSL) finals after defeating Nmanko Patigi BSC by 3-2 in the last match of the tournament.
The winners had garnered 25 points in their matches while Nmanko Patigi BSC got 18 points at the end of three days of NBSL finals.
During the first and second periods, Kebbi Fishers scored one goal each while Nmanko Patigi BSC only managed to score a goal in the second period. But in the 3rd periods, both teams secured one goal each while efforts by Nmanko Patigi BSC to ensure they outshined the host team were frustrated by the team.
At the end of the tournament, best goalkeeper award was given to Arome Issa of Kebbi Fishers BSC, while highest goals scorer goes to Dozie Frank who scored 16 goals in the tournament.
Most Valuable Player (MVP) was also awarded to Taiwo Adams of Kebbi Fishers BSC while Rising Star prizes were given to Hassan Abdullahi of the same club.
Kada BSC, the former defending Champion emerged as the 3rd runner up after defeating Kebbi Utd BSC by 7-6 goals in the match, which was decided at the extra period.
While speaking at the end of the tournament, President of the Africa Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) and National Coordinator of the NBSL, Mahmud Hedaija described the conclusion of the 2023 NBSL held in Birnin Kebbi as a success story with improvement in teams and officiating performances.
“I think from all of us who have been following the game closely, we have witnessed tremendous growth over the years. As you can see, the game and officiating have improved over the years and we are glad about this development.
“We had organised coaching training for the teams and coaches and it gladdens our hearts that all African countries are watching us and we have been receiving a lot of commendations.”
In his remark, the General Manager of Wacot Rice Mill, Dr. Umar Muhammed who commended the organisers of the NBSL, said that his company would continue to partner with them for progress of the game.
“Beach Soccer League is a professional league and that is why Wacot is partnering with NBSL. We are happy that Kebbi Fishers BSC won the league today because the team is our own dear team. So, the partnership will continue because our company is proud to partner with the Beach Soccer League in Nigeria,” he added.
