Nigeria Customs beat Kwara Falcons 76-73 to record first basketball victory
The Nigeria Customs Service has defeated Kwara Falcons 76-73 to record their first win of the 2021 Super 8 Men’s Premier Basketball League.
Kwara Falcons led in the first and second quarters, 21-17 and 26-15 respectively, but the Nigeria Customs fought back and won the third and fourth quarters to take the lead.
They would go ahead to beat the Kwara Falcons 19-14 and 25-12 respectively to make the final score 76-73, thereby recording their first winning.
Speaking to journalists after the match, Nigeria Customs coach Scott Nnaji said “We never knew we were going to finish the league this year; we thank God that the Ministry of Sports came in to assist and make sure that we play the games.
In the other matches, Gombe Bulls defeated Police Baton 79-40 while Rivers Hoopers beat Benue Braves 65-62.
The teams from Atlantic Conference are Rivers Hoppers, Kwara Falcons Lagos Islander and Police Batons, while those of the Savannah Conference are Kano Pillars, Gombe Bulls, Nigeria Customs and Benue Braves.
The 2021 Super 8 Men’s Premier Basketball League, which started on November 12, is expected to end on November 17 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector
Mrs Kekere-Ekun described maritime law as one of the principal pillars supporting global commerce.
NationWide
NAFDAC begins nationwide mop-up of banned sachet alcohol
The agency stated that the nationwide exercise underscored its commitment to protecting public health.Â
States
Kano assembly adopts bill to establish state electricity agency
The speaker said the bill would now be transmitted to the executive arm for assent.
States
Benue varsity ASUU suspends seven-week strike
ASUU-MOAUM commenced an indefinite strike on June 1 over unresolved welfare and governance issues.Â
Anti-Corruption
Nigerian pharmacist Olushola Yusuf convicted of drug trafficking, flooding Florida community with 335,000 oxycodone pills
Ms Yusuf charged “extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and customers who travelled long distances, and put profit ahead of patients”.
Heading 2
Police nab three suspected cultists in Lagos
The command’s spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following credible information from members of the public.Â
