Minna-based Father O’Connell Science College and Abuja-based Government Secondary School, Karu will be representing the Central Conference of the country at the National Finals of the 25th MILO Secondary Schools Basketball Championship following their successes at the zonal tournament.
The momentum for the forthcoming National Finals continued recently at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja as schools from nine states gathered for the Central Conference semifinals.
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Teams from Benue, FCT, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Sokoto, and Plateau States delivered impressive performances, battling for a coveted spot at the national finals.
In the boys’ final, Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, claimed victory over Abuja-based Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa Life Camp with a solid 54 to 38 win. The girls’ final was a close contest, as Government Secondary School, Karu edged out Zarumai Model School, Minna, Niger State, with a 33 to 28 triumph.
With these results, both Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory secured their places at the national finals, proudly representing the Central region.
The tournament now moves forward to its next regional stop as the race for the national trophy continues.