•Kebbi Fishers
Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) champions, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (BSC) led the table after the conclusion of the First Round of the 2024 league campaign in Birnin Kebbi.
Africa’s top-ranked teams played five games with three wins in regulation time, a victory on penalties, and a loss to local rivals, Kebbi United BSC.
The first match for the Birnin Kebbi-based side ended in a 6-0 win over Nmanko Patigi BSC.
The second match was a keenly contest one against Kebbi United BSC which the opponents won 5-4.
Kebbi BSC returned to winning ways with a 3-2 success against Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors
Another victory followed with a 3-1 triumph over debutant, Jigawa Golden Stars BSC.
The last match of the round saw the Kebbi Fishers surrendering a 2-0 lead against 2022 winners, Kada BSC before securing a 5-4 win on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Hassan Abdullahi with five goals emerged as the team’s top goal scorer after the first round ahead of Taiwo Adams who converted four goals. Usman Bello and Ekene Obi both scored two goals while Emmanuel Ohwoferia, Nuhu Noma, Sulaimon Abdullahi, and Fuwad Badmus scored a goal apiece.
Overall, Kebbi BSC tops the table with 10 points and a +8 goals difference ahead of Kada BSC, which also has the same number of points, and a +7 goal difference.
The second round of the league is billed for Nnewi, Anambra State in May 2024.”