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Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors clinch historic 2025 NBSL title after penalty shootout win
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors have been crowned champions of the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) after defeating Kebbi Fishers BSC 5–3 on penalties in a dramatic final at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, on Sunday.
The thrilling contest ended 3–3 after three periods and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout to determine the winner.
The Nnewi-based side raced to a 3–1 lead through Ekunjimi Eganosi, Peter Prosper, and Stanley Ekwo, but the defending champions — and three-time title holders — Kebbi Fishers BSC mounted a spirited comeback with goals from Hassan Abdullahi, Taiwo Adams, and Hassan Muhammed to draw level.
In the shootout, Anambra held their composure to claim a famous victory — their first-ever NBSL title, ending Kebbi Fishers’ two-year reign as champions.
The defeat was also Kebbi Fishers’ first loss of the season, bringing an end to their nine-match unbeaten run.
Despite the setback, the Birnin Kebbi-based side remains the most successful club in league history with three titles, while Anambra now join 2022 champions Kada BSC as one-time winners.
Meanwhile, Kada BSC secured the bronze medal after a comfortable 3–0 victory over Kebbi United BSC in the third-place playoff.
Award Winners – 2025 NBSL Super Finals
Highest Goal Scorer: Frank Dozie (Kada BSC) – 14 goals
Best Goalkeeper: Segun Basorun (Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors)
Rising Star: Uwana Aniete (Ibom BSC)
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Stanley Ekwo (Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors)
