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Governor-elect Sanu Uba sets Nigeria Beach Soccer League Phase 2 rolling in Kaduna
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The newly elected Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Sani Uba on Saturday, May 27, 2023, did the ceremonial kick-off of Phase 2 of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL).
He was present at the Murtala Muhammed Square, the same venue where the outgoing Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was on duty for the Children’s Day.
The incoming Governor while speaking with journalists outlined the role of sports in development and employment while promising to support Beach soccer in the state.
“Kaduna State is the capital of Northern Nigeria and we are proud to see that we have a lot of young talented Beach soccer players. I have no doubt in my mind that we will continue to be the best in Nigeria,” Uba told media.
“As the Governor elect by the grace of God, I will continue to support this very important initiative. Sports is a very important aspect of our life and it’s something that will give our youths the opportunity to also explore and have something to do for themselves.
“Everyone has his own God-given talents. What we need to do is to encourage and support them. They can also be an inspiration to other youths who will see what they are doing and will try to emulate that. We would do our best to support them and I can assure you that we would continue to partner with you as our team in Kaduna State.”
On the sand, holders, and host of Phase 2, Kada BSC secured a 3-2 win against Nmanko Patigi BSC of Kwara State.
The host raced to a 2-0 lead in the first period thanks to goals from Momoh Sani Suleiman and Dozie Frank.
Azeez Lawal pulled a goal back for the Kwara team in the second period before Doze Frank made it 3-1 in the third period.
Kunle Jamiu’s goal for Nmanko Patigi BSC in the third period was a mere consolation as Kada Stars hold on for its second win of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Kebbi United BSC walked over Smart City BSC 3-0 after the latter failed to show up for the game.
In the last game of Matchday four, 2021 Champions, Kebbi Fishers survived an early scare to defeat debutant, Ibom BSC 5-3.
The new team in the league, Ibom BSC had taken the lead twice with a 2-1 advantage before the top-ranked team in Africa came back from the dead to seal a 5-3 win.
Adams Taiwo scored a hat-trick for Kebbi BSC while Ekene Obi and Hassan Muhammed also scored for the former league winners.
Emem Obong Bassey, Elijah Eboh, and Sani Hassan scored for Ibom BSC.
