From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kada BSC, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors, and holders Kebbi Fishers recorded victories on Matchday Two of the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Round One in Birnin Kebbi.
Kada BSC won their game in an emphatic fashion, thereby making history as the first team to have eight outfield players score goals after two matches in the league. The team had earlier thrashed Niger BSC 7-0, while their star player, Dozie Frank, added three goals to his initial two to lead his side to a comfortable win.
Hameed Oladele, Tanko Emmanuel, Bawa Benjamin, and Sani Jibrin also found the back of the net for the Kaduna-based team. Eight outfield players of Kada BSC have scored in the league after two games, a historic feat and a first in the competition. The team have the highest number of goals after two games, with a combined total of 17, and also kept a clean sheet, making them the only team yet to concede a goal in a match.
Similarly, Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors edged Nmanko Patigi BSC 7-5 to record their second win after two games. Emeka Ogbonna scored three goals, Stanley Ekwo had a brace, while goalkeeper Segun Basorun and Chinonso Marcel scored once each to lift the Nnewi-based side to victory. Agemo Samuel put up a man-of-the-match performance with four goals, which were not enough to prevent his side from defeat. Taiwo Bashir also scored a goal for the Kwara State-based side.
The last game of the day ended 9-3 in favour of defending champions Kebbi Fishers against Ibom BSC. Hassan Abdullahi and Badmus Fuad both scored two goals, while Ekene Obi, Hamza Manga, Hassan Muhammad, and Jibrin Yahya added a goal each. Efiong Eyo, Aniekan Edet, and Uyime Harry scored for Ibom BSC, but their efforts were insufficient to upset the holders.